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PRANCIS J. PEIDLER, D. O. 

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. Author of ' ' Osteopathy, Just how it is done. ' ' 
Author of " Osteopathic first aids to the Sick.'" 
Author of " The Household Osteopath.'' 

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PREFACE. 

The author has studiously avoided all scientific 
terms and technical phrases, none but the sim- 
plest and plainest language being used, so that 
anyone with ordinary intelligence, can under- 
stand, and apply the treatments given for the 
most common ailments that afflict humaniLy, fre- 
quently curing excruciating, acute pains, — often 
saving life, long before a physician could be 
called. 

Although some diseases require the readjust- 
m.ent of some bony misplacement, necessitating 
the services of an expert osteopath, by far the 
greatest amount of suffering is caused by con- 
tractured muscles pressing upon nerves and 
blood vessels. 

The relaxing, stretching and softening of these 
muscles, sometimes alone, is sufficient to cure 
the pain ; to this is added stimulation and inhibi- 
tion of nerves which quickly restore normal ac- 
tivity to the diseased parts. 

To explain all this would require a book sever- 
al times as large as this, therefore the author con- 
tents himself by simply giving the treatments, 
which if carefully, regularly and persistently 
practiced will cure the diseases quicker and 
cheaper than by any other method, and frequent- 
ly avoid a dangerous surgical operation. 

Treatments for bony misplacements and ail- 
ments in which an amatuer might do the patient 
an injury are not given. 



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All curable diseases, and many so-called in- 
curable diseases can be cured by this common 
sense method ; will cure in fact any case not be- 
yond human aid. No bad habits — opium, liquor, 
etc. — can be started by these treatments. 

It is applicable to the tenderest infant, mature 
man, or tottering grandsire alike, all thoroughly 
enjoy the glow producing, invigorating, rejuven- 
ating and strengthening manipulations, if care- 
fully applied. 

To cover all emergencies the treatments are 
given fuller than a regular osteopath would give, 
but no harm can possibly occur from the com- 
plete treatments as instructed. 

This system of healing is simple, effective, 
cheap, and the means of cure is always at hand. 



FEIDLER'S LAW. 

Treatment of sensitive areas will affect the dis- 
ease. 

Treatments applied to sensitive areas nearest 
to the spine are more effective than at more dis- 
tant points. 




FIGURE I. 
VIIBRATIx\G THE EYES. 
With the patient's eyes closed place all the lingers of each 
hand around each eye-ball ; then with a gentle pressure use the 
ball of the eye to treat the blood vessels and nerves behind the 
eye. Tilt the eyes from side to side and vibrate them. Treat for 
a few seconds at a time, and repeat four or five times. 




FIGURE 2. 
JARRING THE EYES. 
With the patient's eyes elosed, place two hngers firmly upon 
the eye and tap gently with a hnger of the other hand. Repeat 
several times. 



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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. 

The patients must use no drugs nor stimulants 
while taking these treatments. 

It is not desirable to treat upon the bare skin, 
as in massage, therefore the patient should be 
thinly dressed. 

It is important that during treatment the pa- 
tient should be limp, and relax all muscular ten- 
sion, otherwise the treatments will be somewhat 
painful and less effective. 

Never treat hard enough to cause the patient 
severe pain, a little sensitiveness, and an occa- 
sional, momentary, sharp twinge cannot be 
avoided. 

Begin the treatment lightly, increasing the 
force as the patient is able to bear it. 

Pregnant women and during the menstrual 
time, should not be treated below the lowest ribs, 
neither front nor back. 

Most of the diseases of the body are effectively 
reached by treatment of the spine. 

Instructions regarding diet, baths, breathing 
and exercise must be rigidly followed. 

Steady pressure inhibits, rapid movements 
stimulates, nerve action. 

Give special attention to the treatment of all 
sensitive areas. 



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GENERAL TREATMENT. 

TREVENTION OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. 

Germs are scavengers, and can only live in 
diseased tissue. If the body is in perfect health, 
the germs of contagious diseases cannot find a 
suitable tissue in the body to live in. There- 
fore it is only necessary to be in perfect health 
to be able to resist contagion. 

Should any infectious disease appear in the 
neighborhood, promptly treat the children as fol- 
lows : 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 2i7 \ back 
of the neck, fig. 13 ; under the ear, fig. 12 ; under 
the jaws, fig. 19; sides and front of the neck, 
fig. 20 ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; raise the col- 
lar bone, fig. 2y ; raise all the other ribs, fig. 
47 ; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; knead the 
abdom.en, fig. 53 ; under the right ribs, fig. 55 ; 
under the left ribs, fig. 57 ; spring the upper spine, 
fig. 44 ; rotate the legs, fig. yy ; swing the back, 
fig. 46; and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 
Treat every other day. Eat nothing for twenty- 
four hours, and liquid food for several days af- 
terwards. Drink water copiously. Practice deep 
breathing. Give particular attention that the 
bowels and kidneys are active. Clean and fumi- 
gate the house. . 

Keep away from all places where contagious 
diseases exist A.nd remember that the so-called 
"mild" cases, are the ones most ''catching.'' 




FIGURE ^. 
CLASSIC TREATMENT FOR HEADACHES. 
While pressing tirmly with one hand on each side of the spine, 
about an inch from the middle line, and close up to the skull, 
make counter pressure on the temples with the other hand. Hold 
hrmly for two minutes, rest a minute and repeat two or three 
times. 




FIGURE 4. 
CLEARING THE HEAD AND NOSE. 
Press firmly with the thumbs upon the forehead, between the 
eyebrows, for a minute, then rest a moment and repeat four or 
five times. A variation, giving the same effect, may be used, by 
pressing hard with the open hand upon the forehead in the same, 
way. 



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DISEASES OF THE HEAD. 

DIZZINESS, VERTIGO. 

Dizziness is a symptom of some other disease 
of the body, which must be located and cured to 
prevent recurrence. Following treatment will 
cure most cases of dizziness. Avoid excessive 
reading or other use of the eyes, particularly in 
a poor light. Stop immoderate use of liquors, 
tobacco, tea or coffee. Let diet be greatly re- 
duced and be of plain, nutritious variety. Take 
a thousand, extra long, full breaths daily. Give 
a general spinal treatment, fig. 2)7 \ ^^ith partic- 
ular attention between the shoulder blades, fig. 
31, where indicated by upper hand; soften the 
tissues of the neck, fig. 13, particularly at the 
base of the skull ; raise the collar bone, fig. 2^ ; 
and depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; give a thorough 
abdominal treatment, fig. 53 ; treat the liver, fig. 
55 ; and the spleen, fig. 57, and finish with the 
spinal tonic, fig. 51. Treat three times each 
week. 

INSOMNIA. 

SLEEPLESSNESS, SOMNAMBULISM, DREAMS, CATA- 
LEPSY, NIGHTMARE. 

These troubles are frequently caused by some 
other disease, of the heart, kidney, etc., which 
must be cured to prevent recurrence. Give the 
same treatment as for headaches, with particular 
attention to the back of the neck, close up to the 
skull, spring the jaws against resistance, fig. ii ; 
and fig. 23. Avoid late meals. A cracker may 
be eaten just before retiring. Bowels and kid- 
neys must be kept active. 



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Treat every other day. 

Take a hot foot bath before retiring. 

Take plenty of exercise in the open air. 



FAINTING. 

This is a sign of some other disease which 
must be cured to prevent recurrance. 

To restore consciousness, lay patient flat on 
his back, the head lower than the body, slap the 
face sharply, sprinkle cold water on the face, and 
give the hair a quick pull. 

Loosen all tight clothing about the neck or 
body and give plenty of fresh air. If this be not 
effectual, restore the circulation to the brain by 
a thorough stretching of the spinal muscles be- 
tween the shoulder blades, fig. 31, given with a 
quick motion. 

Stretch and soften the tissues all along the back 
of the neck, fig. 13; inhibit the superior cervical 
ganglion, fig. 15; and finish with treatment, fig. 

This should restore any ordinary case of faint- 
ing. Should it not do so, send for an Osteopath 
at once, it may not be a case of fainting at all, but 
something more serious. 



HEADACHE. 
There are many causes for chronic headache; 
eye strain, constipation, female diseases, indi- 
gestion, etc.; and these diseases must be cured 
before a permanent cure of the headache can be 
made. 




FIGURE 5. 

TREATING THE SUPRA ORBITAL NOTCHES. 

With a finger of each hand press firmly on the two notches, 

which may be felt where indicated in the illustration, hold firmly 

for a minute, and repeat three or four times. Steady pressure 

will inhibit. A vibratory motion will stimulate. 




FIGURE 6. 

TREATING IHE NOSE. 

With the thumb of each hand on each side of the nose, begin 

at the inner corner of the eyes, press firmly and with a circular 

motion creep down the sides of the nose, without allowing the 

thumbs to slip on the skin. Repeat five or six times. 



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An acute attack is usually due to a congestion 
of the blood vessels in the head, caused by mus- 
cular contractions in the neck, from a cold, or 
otherwise. 

The following treatment will usually give re- 
lief in a few minutes. 

Thoroughly relax the spinal muscles between 
the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; back of the neck, 
fig. 13, particularly close up to the skull; under 
the ear, fig. 12; and jaws, fig. 19; inhibit the 
superior cervical ganglion, fig. 15 ; inhibit the 
supra orbital notches, fig. 5 ; treat the temples 
and forehead, fig. 7; free the circulation to the 
head, fig. 78 ; inhibit by a steady pressure for 
two minutes, where indicated by the fingers of 
the upper hand in fig. 32 ; give a slow, deep 
kneading of the obdomen, fig. 53 ; and finish 
with the classical treatment, fig. 3. 

If there are hot or tender spots on the head, 

give treatment, fig. 8. Have the feet hot to the 

knees. Outdoor life with the head protected 

from extreme heat of the sun is very beneficial. 

HYSTERIA. 

This is generally the result of some other di- 
sease, female diseases frequently are the cause, 
and these must be cured. Remove patient from 
unwelcome surroundings. 

During the attack, all sympathizing friends 
must be dismissed from the room. Dash some 
cold water on the face. Firmly press on the 
ovaries in the lower part of the abdomen, close 
to the hip, on both sides, and hold firmly for a 
minute or two. 



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Give a quick general spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; 
particularly between the shoulder blades, and 
back of the neck, fig. 13. Inhibit the superior 
cervical ganglion, fig. 15; give a slow, deep, 
kneading of the abdomen, fig. 53 ; and stretch the 
neck, fig. 24. 

A firm show of authority must be exercised 
over the patient. In children a threat, of an 
operation for instance, may abort the attack. 
The patient should lead a quiet regular life. 
Sympathy must be withheld. Use moral suasion 
with positiveness, never vascilating. Provide 
the patient with some light, pleasant, and inter- 
esting occupation, and treat to build up general 
health. 

CONVULSIONS, ECLAMPSIA, FITS. 

These are only symptoms, the result of some 
other disease, which must be cured. 

Be sure that the bowels are in good condition, 
restrict the diet to one-half the quantity, and let 
it be of very simple and easily digestible kind. 
Particular attention must be given to prevent 
overloading the stomach, or eating unripe fruit, 
so frequent with children. 

During the spasm, give the inhibiting treat- 
ment, fig. 15; press firmly on each side of, and 
close to, the spine, between the upper part of 
the shoulder blades, for two minutes. In same 
manner press firmly on both sides of the spine 
indicated by both hands, fig. 2^, holding firmly 
for two minutes. In same manner press firmly 
on both sides of spine indicated by lower hand, 
fig. 33, holding firmly for two minutes. 




FIGURE 7. 
TREATING THE TEMPLES. 
Begin at the middle of the forehead, with a firm, steady pres- 
sure of the fingers, work with a circular, creeping motion over 
the forehead and temples to the ear. Repeat six times. 




FIGURE 8. 
TREATING TENDER SPOTS ON THE HEAD. 
Place the hand on the tender spot, then with a circular mo- 
tion, without letting the hand slip on the skin, work the deep 
tissues until a good circulation is established in the engorged 
blood vessels. A gradually increasing pressure should be used, 
as the patient can bear it. 



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Give deep, slow and thorough kneading of the 
abdomen, fig. 53. Above treatment should re- 
lieve the convulsion, but the cause of the disease 
must be sought and cured to prevent recurrance. 
This may be constipation, indigestion, overfeed- 
ing, worms, a weakened condition of the system, 
or some brain affection. 

FEVERS. 

GENERAL REMARKS. 

During fever, the fluid constituents of the 
body are profoundly lessened. Bulk and fluid- 
ity of the blood is diminished. The thickened 
blood is sluggish and has difficulty in traversing 
through the capillaries and consequently is 
damned back upon the heart, which must work 
faster, and it becomes weaker from the increased 
strain. 

The thickened lymph does not circulate prop- 
erly, and the foul products of metabolism are 
not carried away, nature is trying to eliminate 
this debris by burning it up, therefore the fever. 

The leucocytes of the blood are less active in 
the thickened blood, giving the pathogenic germs 
a clear field to multiply with frightful rapidity 
and greatly increase their toxins. These germs 
are of different kinds, making dift'erent toxins, 
and therefore different diseases. Sometimes one 
kind of a germ overwhelms the system, at other 
times it is another kind. 

When fever first begins no one can tell what 
it will terminate in, measles, scarlet fever, grippe, 
typhoid, smallpox or something else. 



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If normal circulation is soon restored the 
major disease will be aborted and health is re- 
stored. 



HIGH TEMPERATURE IN FEVERS. 

To reduce too high temperature in fevers, 
thoroughly stretch and soften the muscles be- 
tween the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; back of the 
neck, fig. 13; and strongly inhibit the upper cer- 
vical center, fig. 15 ; inhibit both sides of the 
spine where indicated by both hands, fig. 32 ; 
slowly and deeply knead the abdomen thorough- 
ly, fig. 53 ; raise all the ribs, fig. 47 ; and stretch 
the neck, fig. 24. 

This treatment, usually will reduce the tem- 
perature one or two degrees in 30 to 60 min- 
utes. 

Should the treatment fail at the expiration of 
an hour, immerse the patient in a bath of 90 
degrees, then add cold water rapidly until the 
temperature is reduced to 80 degrees. After 
immersing for five minutes, dry quickly, and 
put to bed. Should the patient remain livid look- 
ing, or collapsed for sometime after the bath, 
apply heat to the feet and legs, and a little brandy 
in w^arm water should be given him to drink. 
Or, with a patient sitting on a stool in a tub, 
sponge his spine with water at 90 degrees, to 
which cold water is being added until it is re- 
duced to 80 degrees, wdien it should be poured 
on the spine from a jug or can for five to ten 
minutes, then dry the patient quickly, and put 




FIGURE 9. 
FOR NOSE BLEEDING. 
Place the thumbs on the upper Hp, just beneath the nose, and 
the lingers at the angle of the jaws, upon a notch that is found 
there. Hold with a firm steady pressure for three or four 
minutes. Repeat, for a longer time, if the first trial is not sufti- 
cient. 




FIGURE 10. 
TREATING THE NOSE AGAINST RESISTANCE. 

Place your thumbs on each side of the patient's nose, at the 
inner corners of the eyes, and the lingers beneath the chin. Have 
the patient slowly open the mouth, wide, against the resistance 
you offer. Do not allow the thumbs to move. 

For a variation, while the mouth is being opened, the thumbs 
are allowed to slide down along the sides of the nose, the thumb 
pressure and resistance being maintained. Repeat three or four 
times. 



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him to bed. Or, fill a syphon water bag with wa- 
ter at 90 degrees and spray a stream upon the 
patient's back, gradually adding cold water into 
the bag. For persons of robust constitution, the 
spray should be allowed to fall from a height of 
two or three feet. It is important that the spray 
be used for a short time only, from one to three 
minutes being sufficient. Or. apply the wet sheet 
pack. A sheet is wrung out of water having a 
temperature of 80 or 85 degrees, is then wrapped 
around the patient's nude body and allowed to 
remain from tw^o to five minutes. If the patient 
is feeble, vigorous friction must follow this ap- 
plication. 



FEVERS. 

GENERAL TREATMEXT. 

At the first sign of fever put the patient to 
bed to be quiet as possible, giving the heart less 
to do. See that the hands and feet are kept 
warm. Empty the bowels with a rectal enema of 
warm w^ater, and repeat in four hours. 

Give no food whatever for twenty-four or for- 
ty-eight hours ; during fever food will not digest, 
but ferments, and is that much additional burden 
to overcome. Give a glass of water every half 
hour while awake. Give a general spinal treat- 
ment, fig. 37, with particular attention betweer^ 
the upper part of the shoulder blades ; treat the 
back of the neck, fig. 13; sides and front of the 
neck, fig. 20 ; stretch the neck, fig. 24 ; raise the 
collar bone, fig. 2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; 



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raise all the other ribs, fig. 47 ; depress the ribs, 
fig. 48 ; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; spring 
upper spine, fig. 44 ; slowly knead the entire 
abdomen, fig. 53 ; also for the liver, fig. 55 ; and 
for the spleen, fig. 57 ; and finish with the spin:J 
tonic, fig. 51. Treat two or three times the first 
day. 

If the patient does not perspire within an 
hour after treatment, give the treatment for per- 
spiration, once the first day. A temperature of 
102 or 103 degrees should not be interfered with 
unless rising too rapidly, or remaining for more 
than six hours, in which case it can be reduced. 

The above treatment, if taken in time, is suf- 
ficient to brea!: up any grippe, or simple fever, 
the first day. 

ERUPTIVE FEVERS. 

Put the patient to bed, notify the Board of 
Health, and isolate the patient from other chil- 
dren. The sick-room should be partially darken- 
ed, and the bed placed so that the child's eyes 
do not face the light and the patient is not in the 
draught. All hangings, carpets and furniture, 
not absolutely necessary, should be removed 
from the room. 

A bed sheet, saturated with nine parts water 
to one part carbolic acid, tacked over the door, 
assists in preventing the spreading of the di- 
sease. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37; par- 
ticularly between the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; 
stretch the muscles back of the neck, fig. 13, 




FIGURE Ti. 
SPRINGING THE JAWS. 
Place a finger in front of each ear where the jaw hinges^ press 
firmly while the patient slowly opens and shuts the mouth. Re- 
peat several times. Sometimes this treatment is painful, there- 
fore use no more pressure than the patient can bear. 




FIGURE T2. 
TREATING THE FIFTH CRANIAL NERVE. 
With gentle pressure work the mtiscles beneath, and close up 
to, the ear, drawing them downward. Increase the pressure as 
the patient is able to bear it. Treat two minutes. 



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particularly just beneath the skull ; work be- 
neath the ear, fig. 12; under the jaws, fig. 19; on 
the sides and front of the neck, fig. 20 ; and deep 
in the armpits, fig. 29 ; treat between the eye- 
brows, quick motion, fig. 5 ; treat the nose, fig. 
6; open jaws against resistance, fig. 11; also 
fig. 10 and fig. 23 ; raise the collar bone, fig. 27 ; 
depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; raise all the other 
ribs, fig. 47; also depress them, fig. 48. Give 
the chest treatment, fig. 80. 

Knead the abdomen thoroughly, fig. 53 ; treat 
the liver, fig. 55 ; and the spleen, fig. 57 ; and 
finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. Take 
measures to prevent biting (a cork between the 
teeth will do), and insert a wet, warm finger 
into the child's mouth and gently stroke the roof 
of the mouth and tonsils. Watch carefully that 
the bowels and kidneys are working freely. A 
slight diarrhoea should not be checked. At the 
first sign of stoppage of the urine give the treat- 
ment for suppressed urination. 

Keep the patient clean by frequent tepid 
sponging, which will also allay the itching. 

The eyelids should be washed, four times daily, 
with w^ater as hot as can be borne. The nose 
and throat should be cleansed with one part 
listerine to three parts water. Older children 
should gargle the throat, every three hours, with 
the listerine solution. 

Give water to drink copiously. Give no food 
for twenty-four hours, and very little afterwards, 
and that little should be liquid or nearly liquid, 
(during fever the bowels cannot digest food), 
after the temperature subsides additions may, 



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gradually, be made to the diet until the full feed- 
ing of health is resumed. 

The patient should remain in bed until the 
scales are entirely gone, annointing with cocoa 
butter will prevent the scales from flying about. 
The scales should be carefully gathered and 
burnt. 

After convalescence the room should be dis- 
infected, and the child not allowed to go out 
of doors for at least ten days in measles, or three 
weeks in scarlet fever. 

SCARLET FEVER. 

The onset of scarlet fever is abrupt, usually 
beginning suddenly with vomiting, diarrhoea, 
nausea, headache, sore throat, feeling chilly, al- 
though the face is flushed, and the temperature 
up to 103 or 104 degrees. These symptoms vary 
in different subjects. , 

The distinctive symptom of scarlet fever is 
the breaking out of the rash in twenty-four 
hours. This rash is typical, a scarlet flush, or 
rin point eruption, resembling the shell of a 
freshly boiled lobster, which usually begins on 
the neck or cheek, and should spread over the 
entire body in tw^o days. If the finger nail is 
drawn over the rash, a characteristic white line 
will remain for a few seconds. The tongue is 
also distinctive, being covered w^ith a white fur, 
with white red tip and borders, and is commonly 
known as the ''strawberry tongue." 

If there is nausea, pain in swallownng, and 
high fever, there will likely be scarlet fever or 
a rash of some other kind ; and the patient should 




FIGURE 13. 
GENERAL NECK TREATMEXT. 

With the patient on his back place one hand on his forehead, 
while with the fingers of the other hand close to the spnie, near 
the base of the skull, pressing firmly, you draw the deep muscles 
upward toward you, at the same time with the other hand you 
turn the head away from you. 

Never let the fingers slip over the skin. Repeat an inch lower 
on the spine until the level* of the shoulder blades is reached. The 
treatment should be continued longer where there are tender 
spots. 




FIGURE 14. 
INHIBITING THE PHRENIC NERVE. 
With the fingers press against the front of the spine in the 
middle of the neck, using considerable pressure, which must 
be maintained for two minutes. 



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be promptly isolated, the physician sent for, and 
treatment given for general fever. 

As soon as the rash appears, or sooner, notify 
the Board of Health, and give the treatment 
for eruptive fevers. 

MEASLES, Rubeola. 

Measles approach gradually, for four days 
before the eruption apepars, there is lassitude, 
irritability, cough, pain in the back and limbs, 
headache, loss of appetite, thirst, catarrhal ir- 
ritation to nose and throat, watery eyes and 
fever. Sometimes the patient feels chilly, wants 
more clothing or keeps near the fire. 

The tonsils are swollen and become covered 
with the dark red, slightly elevated spots, a day 
before the eruption breaks out on the skin. 
Drowsiness is a marked symptom ; the child may 
sleep the greater part of one or two days before 
the rash appears, waking only to ask for a drink. 
or something, and then drouses off again. There 
is no danger in this condition, unless there is 
some brain disease. 

The eruption should appear on the fourth day, 
and first shows itself around the ears, and then 
spreads over the face, neck, body and limbs, in 
portions of the skin preserving the normal ap- 
pearance. After about two days the rash grad- 
ually fades in the order of its appearance, to be 
followed by the flaking ofif of the bran-like 
scales. 

Fever begins from the very first, and the tem- 
perature is the highest, — 103 to 104 degrees,—^ 
the day after the rash appears. After that it 



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declines as the rash fades. 

The pulse increases and declines with the tem- 
perature. At the first symptoms of fever give 
the treatment for general fever. 

When the rash appears, or sooner, notify the 
Board of Health, isolate the patient, and give 
the treatment for eruptive fevers. 

GERMAN MEASLES. Rubella. 

German Measles differ from true measles by 
the rash appearing almost simultaneously with 
fever and other premonitory symptoms, and the 
absence of the watery eyes, catarrh and cough. 

It is distinguished from Scarlet Fever by the 
absence of vomiting, absence of the ''strawberry 
tongue," by the more elevated rash, which often 
occurs in patches with well defined margins, and 
the enlarged lymphatic glands under ears, jaws 
and armpits. 

Treat the same as measles. 

CHICKENPOX. Varicella. 

For several days before tl'*^. eruption the child 
may have mild headache, a little chilliness, loss 
of appetite, perhaps nausea and a moderate fev- 
er — 100 to I02 degrees. 

The rash appears irregularly scattered over 
the body, being most abundant on the back, and 
least upon the face, except a few on the fore- 
head and temples. The eruption resembles water 
blisters. 

A pecuhar feature of chickenpox is that the 
eruption comes out in successive crops — when 
one set is about maturing another set are just 




FIGURE 15. 
INHIBITING THE SUPERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION. 
With the fingers on the side of the upper part of the neck, 
an inch below the skull, and a half inch on each side of the 
spine, press firmly for three minutes. 




FIGURE i6. 
INHIBITIXG THE INFERIOR CERVICAL GANGLION. 
With the patient lying face downward, and head hanging over 
the edge of the table, press firmly for two minutes at lower part 
of the neck, close to the spine. 



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beginning, and this may be repeated three or 
four times. 

There is very httle fever, the highest being 
at the beginning of the eruption. 

Give the treatment for eruptive fevers. 



ERYSIPELAS. St. Anthony's Fire. 

The most common seat of this disease is the 
face, although any other part of the body may 
be attacked. The cause is a specific germ which 
finds entrance into the body, generally through 
a wound, scratch or some irritation to the skin. 

A severe chill always precedes the onset of 
the dermatitis. This is followed by high fever 
and sometimes delirium. In a few hours the in- 
flamed patch is formed into shape and becomes 
twice as large in twenty-four hours. The affect- 
ed spot is three to four degrees hotter than in 
other parts of the body, and is raised above the 
surface of adjacent skin, the edges being sharply 
defined. 

The inflammation spreads slowly in all direc- 
tions, and may include the entire face and head, 
the swelling often rendering the patient quite 
unrecognizable. 

While the disease is not considered dangerous 
as long as it is confined to the outer skin, it be- 
comes much more serious and dangerous if it 
attacks raw mucous membranes, as in the throat 
or vagina, which may lead to serious complica- 
tions. 

The disease is communicative under favor- 
able conditions, therefore isolate the patient, ob- 



34 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

serve the most rigid care for strict cleanliness of 
food, water, air and clothing, and surroundings. 
Paint the inflamed part with iodine. Paint the 
surrounding borders of healthy skin with co- 
lodion. 

Empty the bowels with a warm enema. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, also 
fig. 38. Treat between the shoulder blades, fig. 
31; for the kidneys, fig. 32; back of the neck, 
fig. 13; close to the skull, under the ear, fig. 12; 
under the jaws, fi.g. 19; along side and front of 
the neck, fig. 20 ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; lift 
the shoulder blade, fig. 43 ; raise all the other 
ribs, fig. 47 ; raise the collar bone, fig. 2y ; knead 
the stomach, fig. 24; shake the liver, fig. 55 ; and 
the spleen, fig. 57; treat the arm pits, fig. 29; 
spring the entire spine, fig. 44 ; swing the spine, 
fig. 46; and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

If the inflammation is on the face or head give 
extra attention to all the above neck and rib 
treatments, to which add opening and closing the 
jaws against resistance, fig. 10, fig. 11, and fig. 
23 ; and stretch the neck, fig. 24. 

If the inflammation is on the hands or arms, 
knead the muscles of the whole arm thoroughly 
and particularly manipulate, twist and stretch the 
joints of the unaffected fingers, wrist, elbow. 
Treat the armpits, fig. 29 and Brachial Plexus, 
fig. 30 ; as well as the general treatment given 
above. 

If the inflammation is in the foot or leg, knead 
the muscles of the whole leg thoroughly, particu- 
larly under the knees, fig. 68 ; groin, fig. 69 ; 
and stretch, twist and thorouolilv work the un- 




FIGURE 17. 
TREATMENT FOR WHOOPIXG COUGH. 
With the patient on his back gently stretch and soften the deep 
tissues under the jaws, drawing them towards the chin. When 
loose enough the hyoid bone, which holds the tongue up, can be 
felt, and should be drawn forward as much as possible, several 
times. This can be easier done by drawing on one side at a 
time. 



FIGURE t8. 

• TREATMEXT FOR NAUSEA AND VfAIITING. 

With the thumb press hard between the ribs on the left side, 
about an inch from the spine, near the upper part of the shoulder 
blade, while the patient's left arm is raised above the head and 
lowered with a backward motion. Repeat the same treatment 
with the thumb pressing between the next two lower ribs only, 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 37 

affected toes, ankle, knee and hipjoint; rotate the 
legs, fig. ^y \ knead the lower part of the ab- 
domen, lifting upwards towards the navel, fig. 
61 ; also give the general treatment above. Drink 
plenty of water. Food should be generous but 
of an easily digestible kind. Be sure that the 
kidneys are active. Recovery is always slow, 
the patient being weak for several weeks. 
Drunkards seldom recover. 



CEREBRO-SPIXAL MEXIXGITIS. 
Spotted Fever. 

This is a malignant epidemic fever, occurring 
most frequently in the winter months, and seems 
to specially attack the young. Bad hygiene, ex- 
posure and fatigue weakens the body, thus offer- 
ing less resistance to the attack of a special mi- 
cro-organism which quickly overwhelms the sys- 
tem with its poison, resulting in pressure upon 
the brain and spinal cord from the exudation of 
lym.ph and efifusion of blood serum. The or- 
dinary form begins abruptly with a chill, severe 
headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and great 
weakness. In a few hours the muscles of the 
back and neck become rigid and contractured 
until a backward bow occurs. The surface of 
the body becomes exceedinly sensitive. There 
are various cramps, twitching of the lips and 
eyelids, and finally convulsions and delirium. 
There is some impairment to the sight, hearing, 
smell and taste. 

Temperature and pulse are variable. Erup- 
tions and blotches appear on the skin. 



3S THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH . 

After four to six days the patient either passes 
to a stupor before death, or the symptoms slow- 
ly subside and patient slowly recovers. In the 
severe form, there is great and rapid depression 
foUowed b.y death in a few hours. More than 
fifty per cent, of cases are fatal. 

Send for an osteopath at once. 

At the first onset press firmly and hold for 
two minutes on each side of the spine between 
the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; give the classical 
headache treatment, fig. 3 ; inhibit the inferior 
cervical ganglion, fig. 16; inhibit the superior 
cervical ganglion, fig. 15; press and hold firmly 
for two minutes where indicated by both hands, 
fig. 32 ; give a deep, slow kneading of the en- 
tire abdomen, fig. 53. Repeat all the above sev- 
eral times. After a half hour rest give a general 
spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; particularly between the 
shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; back of the entire neck 
fig. 13. This neck treatment must be persisted 
in for not less than 15 minutes at a time. Treat 
under the ear, fig. 12; under the jaws, fig. 19; 
along sides and front of neck, fig. 20 ; raise the 
collar bone, fig. 2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; 
raise all the other ribs, fig. 47 ; lift the shoulder 
blades, fig. 43 ; knead under the armpits, fig. 29 ; 
shake the spleen, fig. 57 ; shake the liver, fig. 55 ; 
swing the spine, fig. 46 ; and finish with the spinal 
tonic, fig. 51. 

Give the entire treatment several times each 
day. Apply cold to the head, and heat to teet 
and legs. If there is vomiting give the treat- 
ment for nausea and vomiting. See that the 
bowels and kidneys are active, induce free urin- 




FIGURE 19. 
TREATiMENT FOR THE TONSILS. 
Begin very gently, increasing the pressure as the patient can 
bear it, and loosen the deep muscles under the angle of the jaws, 
by stretching with a downward motion. Continue for several 
minutes until the impediment to the blood circulation and the 
lymphatic congestion is removed. 




FIGURE 20. 
TREATING THE TRACHAE. 
Gently stretch and loosen the tissues close up, on both sides, 
the full length of, the wind pipe, and as deeply as possible under 
the collar bone. ]\Iove the windpipe from side to side to sep- 
arate the cartilages and make them pliable. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 41 

ation and perspiration. Drink plenty of water. 
Eat nothing for two days, and then begin with 
Hquids. 

Exchide all visitors noises and light from the 
room. 

LA GRIPPE. Influenza. 

La Grippe is ushered in with a chill, followed 
by a rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting and a rise 
in temperature, though this seldom gets high. 
Sometimes there is earache and frequently the 
bronchial tubes and lungs become affected. A 
stubborn cough is common as well as severe 
chest pains. But the chief characteristic is the 
general depression and extreme weakness, and 
the invariable spinal nervous disturbances that 
remain for months after the disease is appar- 
ently cured. Treat same as for general fevers. 

WHOOPIXG COUGH. Pertussis. 

There can be no mistake as to the paroxysmal 
whooping cough, the short, jerky expirations 
with no inspiration, continued so long that the 
child may get almost purple in the face. After 
a few seconds the cough stops with the inspira- 
tion "whoop" or crow. 

Isolate the child from other children. If the 
stomach is overloaded, vomiting should be in- 
duced by tickling the throat with the finger. 
Bowels should be relieved w^ith a warm water 
enema. 



42 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Stretch the spinal muscles between the upper 
part of the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; the back of 
the neck, fig. 13; beneath the ear, fig. 12; be- 
neath the jaws. fig. 16; the sides and front of the 
neck, along the windpipe, fig. 20 ; spring the 
jaws against resistance, fig. 2^}^. Give particular 
attention to working the hyoid bone and draw- 
ing it forward, fig. 25 ; stretch the larynx, fig. 25 ; 
stretch the neck, fig. 24 ; depress the first rib, fig. 
26 ; raise the collar bone, fig. 2j ; raise all the 
other ribs, fig. 47 ; spread the ribs, fig. 28 ; in- 
hibit the phrenic nerve, fig. 14; and knead the 
abdomen, fig. 53. Treat twice each day. 

Eat nothing the first day and very little at a 
time afterward. Drink as little as possible. See 
that bowels and kidneys are active. Have the 
feet and legs warm, and avoid all possibility of 
taking cold. Steamy atmosphere from boiling 
water to which some carbolic acid has been add- 
ed is soothing . 

:\IU:\IPS. Parotitis. 

Symptoms. For several days there may be 
headache, restlessness, loss of appetite, pain on 
motion of the jaws, slight rise of temperature, — 
sometimes, in very young children, convulsions, 
— and the swelling of the glands on the side of 
the face, beneath the jaw, near the ear. 

Thoroughly stretch the spinal muscles between 
the upper half of the shoulder-blades, fig. 31 ; 
and along the back of the neck, fig. 13. Also 
gently, but thoroughly, under the ear, fig. 12 ; and 
under the jaw, fig. 19; raise the collar bone, fig. 
27 and treat the armpits, fig. 29. 




FIGURE 21. 

INHIBITING THE VAGUS NERVE. 

At the junction of the collar bone and breast bone, and under 

the muscle that goes from the side of the skull to the collar 

bone, press upward against the collar bone firmly and steadily 

for a minute. 




FIGURE 22. 
STIMULATING THE VAGUS NERVE. 
Place the fingers beneath the muscle that goes from the side 
of the skull to the collar bone, at the place indicated in the illus- 
tration, and with some pressure roll the muscle between the 
fingers for half a minute. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 45 

Apply a hot bag of bran or hops to the jaw 
constantly, changing frequently. A wet cloth 
may be placed between the flesh and the hot 
bag. Keep the patient in the house. Be sure 
that his feet are kept warm and dry, that there is 
no stoppage of the urine and that the bowels 
move freely. Diet should be fluid. 

MALARIAL FEVERS. 

INTERMITTENT FEVER. REMITTENT FEVER. 
SUMMER-AUTUMN FEVER. FEVER AND AGUE. 

Intermittent ]\Ialarial Fever is characterized 
by a chill, fever and sweat, followed by an in- 
terval of some hours or days, during which time 
there is no fever, and then another paroxysm 
of chill, fever and sweating. 

Dumb Ague has no chill, the hot stage being 
the first. This is common among the older resi- 
dents of malarial districts. 

Remittent or Continuous Fever begins with a 
chill lasting a half an hour or less, followed by 
fever, which is continuous, without remission, 
for twelve, twenty-four, or forty-eight hours, 
during which time there is continuous headache, 
great restlessness, loss of appetite, and sometimes 
persistent vomiting, but generally these symp- 
toms subside and the patient is drowsy. After 
the subsidence of the fever, these distressing 
symptoms are much ameliorated and the patient 
thinks he is well, but the appetite does not re- 
turn, and he is very weak ; after six or twelve 
hours the fever gradually returns lasting 
as long as before and the routine continues. 



46 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Mosquitos are the carriers of infection and must 
be strenuously guarded aginst. 

Clean the premises, empty all water from bar- 
rels, tubs and small pools of stagnant water. 
These, and all damp places must be thoroughly 
disinfected, — for which purpose coal oil is very 
effective and cheap. If there are large pools of 
water near, coal oil should be poured on the 
surface in sufficient quantity to form a film. 
Screen all windows and doors. And, best of all, 
move to a higher, dryer location. 

Give the treatment for wneral fevers. 



TYPHOID FEVER. 

ENTERIC FEVER. GASTRIC FEVER. 

The cause of this disease is the introduction 
into already weakened intestines, of the Eberth 
bacillus. This poisonous germ finds its way in- 
to the bowels by means of infected articles of 
food or drink, and then attacks the Peyers 
Patches of the small intestines. Water and milk 
are known to be the most frequent sources of 
infection. Too much care cannot be taken that 
the water and milk we drink is known to be ab- 
solutely unpolluted. Whenever any typhoid 
shows itself in the neighborhool, stop the use of 
water and milk, unless it is first boiled. Clean, 
and very thoroughly disinfect, the house, cellar, 
yard, cess pools, stables, etc., and make sure 
that the source of water and milk supply is not 
contaminated. Oysters are another source of 
infection, probably from polluted waters. 




FIGURE 2Z. 
SPRINGING THE JAWS FORWARL 
Place the fingers of each hand behind the angle of the lower 
jaw on each side. While the patient is opening his mouth press 
the jaw forward with a little pressure. Now, while you offer 
some little resistance, have the patient slowly close the mouth. 
Repeat three or four times. 




FIGJRE 24. 
STRETCHING THE NECK. 
With one hand at the base of the skull, and the other hand 
under^ the chin, pull steadily until the body moves. Repeat sev- 
eral times. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 49 

The symptoms of typhoid fever are, first, a 
gradual onset, with backache, headache, loss of 
appetite and general malaise, occasionally with 
chills and vomiting, sometimes a flushed face, 
dry tongue, an enlarged spleen, tenderness and 
gurgling in lower bowels on the right side, and 
the back of the tongue has a thin whitish coat, 
not extending to edges or tip, which may be 
rather red. The temperature differs from that 
of any other disease, rising about two degrees 
during the day and falling about one degree dur- 
ing the night for about a week, until about 104 
or 105 degrees is reached, then rises and falls 
about two degrees each twenty-four hours for 
a week, and then gradually declines more in the 
night than it rises during the day. 

The fecal discharges are light yellow in color 
and of pea-soup consistence. During the second 
w^eek small, elevated, rose spots, the size of a 
pin's head, appear upon the abdomen and back. 

There may be some delirum, and the pulse 
increases to 90 or 100. During the third week 
the pulse remains the same but all the other 
symptomis slowly diminish in severity, although 
the patient is weaker, and generally Hes on his 
back, has a dull, stupid appearance, and the rose 
spots begin to disappear. 

During the fourth week all symptoms grad- 
ually are easier, particularly the evacuations, 
which have been six to eight daily, now are re-, 
duced to about two, and begin to be more 
formed. 



50 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

The particular diagnostic symptoms of ty- 
phoid fever are the gradual onset, the peculiar 
steplike temperature, the rose spots on the ab- 
domen, and the light yellow pea soup evacua- 
tions. 

Relax all the spinal muscles, fig. ^y ; particu- 
larly between the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; back 
of the neck, fig. 13 ; for the bowels on both sides, 
fig. -^^^2 ; for the kidneys on both sides, fig. 34 ; 
and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

For the diarrhoea, with the patient on his back 
place a hand on each side, under him, and with 
the fingers close to the spine just above the 
small of the back, lift him up a few inches which 
will be practically the same as the treatment for 
diarrhoea, fig. 45. Treat twice each day. Ab- 
dominal treatment should not be attempted. 

If the temperature is too high, 104 degrees, 
inhibit the superior cervical ganglia, fig. 15. 

The patient must never be allowed to leave the 
bed. A bedpan and urinal must be used. Sponge 
the body with tepid water daily. Drink plenty 
water. Diet must be absolutely fluid. When 
convalescent the hearty appetite should be grati- 
fied with the greatest caution. The liquid diet 
should continue at least a week after the tem- 
perature has been normal, and then followed by 
semi-solid food for a month, before regular solid 
food is safe. 

Great attention must be given to general clean- 
liness of the sick room, adequate ventilation ; 
largest room in the house should be used ; and 
normal temperature of the room steadily main- 
tained, sterilizin ; of the stools and urine; disin- 




FIGURE 25. 
TREATMENT FOR T?IE VOICE. 
Take hold of the windpipe, above and below the Adam's Apple, 
and gently stretch apart, then gently twist from side to side. 
Repeat several times. 




FIGURE 26. 

DEPRESSING THE FIRST RIB. 

Grasp the patient's shoulder, with the thumb pressing deep 

beneath the collar bone, with the other hand pull upon the head 

to stretch the muscles of the neck, and at the same time depress 

the first rib with the pressure of the thumb. 

By turning the patient's face in different direction before 
stretching, different sets of muscles will be stretched. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 53 

fection of the linen, etc., to prevent spreading 
of the disease. 

The patient should have his own dishes, 
glasses, spoon, etc., which should be washed 
apart from the belongings of other members of 
the family, first in a carbolic acid solution, and 
then boiled, after each time used. 

DIPHTHERIA. 

Diphtheria is a contagious and infectious dis- 
ease. It is one of the most common and one 
of the most fatal diseases of childhood. 

The exciting cause is a specific germ — the 
Klebs-Loeffler bacillus — which finds entrance 
into the body through some lesion of the mucous 
membrane, particularly of the throat. There- 
fore inflammations and catarrhal conditions of 
the nose and throat should always be promptly 
attended to and quickly cured, because it is just 
such conditions that this germ likes to live in, 
and make its poison. 

There are many inflammations of the throat 
in which the symptoms are alike as to a mild 
fever, loss of appetite, some delirium, and rapid 
pulse ; but the distinctive feature of diphtheria 
is the white false membrane found in the throat. 
There are other diseases that have somewhat 
similar white membrane, but it is best to be on 
the safe side and class all such diseases as diph- 
theria ; in fact, the Boards of Health demand this 
classification, because only an expert, microscop- 
ical examination can make a positive diagnosis. 



54 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Keep the child in bed, out of the draught, iso- 
lated, in a large, well ventilated room, from 
which all draperies and all unnecessary furniture 
have been removed. 

The temperature of the room should be kept 
uniform at about 65 degrees, and may be satur- 
ated by steam from boiling water containing a 
tablespoonful of carbolic acid to each quart of 
water. 

Allow no one but the nurse in the room, and 
notify the Board of Health. Treat as follows 
two or three times each day : 

Given general spinal treatment, fig. 37; par- 
ticularly between the upper half of the shoul- 
ders blades, fig. 31; back of the neck, fig. 13; 
gently but persistently beneath the ears, fig. 
12] and jaws, fig. 19; stretch the neck, fig. 24; 
raise the collarbone, fig. 2y ; depress the first 
rib, fig. 26 ; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; work 
deep in the armpits, fig. 29; thoroughly stretch 
the spinal muscles, for the bowels, both sides, fig. 
7,2 ; for the kidneys, both sides, fig. 34 ; for the 
liver, fig. 34; shake the liver, fig. 55; and the 
spleen, fig. 57;and thoroughly knead the bowels, 
fig. 53. Apply cold compress to the throat ev- 
ery night. Taking precaution against biting, — 
a cork between the teeth will do, — with your 
warm, wet finger gently stroke the tonsils and 
the back of the mouth. Gargle, or carefully 
swab, the child's throat, every hour, with salt 
and water, or one part Listerine to three parts 
of water. The nose should be sprayed with the 
same solution. 




FIGURE 2^. 

RAISING THE COLLAR BONE. 

With the patient on his back, while pressing deeply with the 

fingers of one hand beneath the collar bone, raise the patient's 

bent arm over the face and head. Repeat changing the position 

of the fingers along the collar bone. 




FIGURE 28. 
SPREADING THE RIBS. 
With the patient's arms elevated, stand behind the patient, 
grasp the ribs with both hands, and spread and raise them while 
the patient lowers his arms. Repeat several times. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 57 

If the temperature persists too high, reduce 
it. Give abundance of cool water. Diet should 
be liquid ; broths, milk, ice cream, cocoa, etc. 

Use separate dishes and utensils for the sick 
room. All discharges should be into vessels con- 
taining disinfectant. After recovery, thoroughly 
fumigate the house. 

Particular care must be taken not to permit 
the child to do any hard exercise for two weeks 
after recovery, — the heart may be weak. 

DISEASES OF THE MOUTH. 

STOMATITIS, GLOSSITIS, SALIVATION, PTYALISM : 

CANKER OF THE MOUTH, SLOBBERY MOUTH, DRY 

PARCHED MOUTH. 

Causes of diseases of the mouth are disor- 
ders of the stomach, difficult dentition, eruptive 
fevers, uncleanliness in nursing, corrosive or hot 
substances, or acid foods follow^ed by certain 
drugs. It is generally a symptom of a general 
weakened condition. 

If a babe refuses to nurse examine its mouth 
for sores. The breath is apt to be hot, and fetid, 
saliva dribbles, tongue may be swollen, and there 
are spots on tongue, cheeks or inside of lips, and 
there is apt to be some diarrhoea. 

If stomach is disordered it must be attended to. 
Avoid acid food and tomatoes. iVvoid food that 
is very cold or very hot. Eat sparingly until 
there are signs of improvement. Eat very plain 
food. Wash the mouth with salt and water, soda 
and water or Listerine diluted with three times 
its bulk of water. 



58 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

For salivation wash the mouth with weak alum 
water. 

Thoroughly stretch the spinal muscles between 
the upper half of the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; as 
well as those of the neck, fig. 13; gently, but 
thoroughly soften the tissues beneath the ear, 
fig. 12; deep under the jaws, fig. 19; and down 
along the windpipe, fig. 20. If there is diarrhoea 
give treatment, fig. 45. Knead the outside of 
the cheeks thoroughly. AA'ith the dampened fin- 
ger gently knead the inside of the mouth and 
around the tongue. Treat daily until cured. 

Everything coming in contact with the mouth, 
particularly in infants, — nipples, feeding bottle, 
food, etc., should be kept aseptic clean. Before 
and after nursing wash the nipples with a solu- 
tion of a teaspoonful baking soda to a glass of 
water. 

MOUTH BREATHING. 

Be sure that a growth in the nose is not the 
trouble, if so it must be removed. 

Treat same as chronic catarrh. 

Arrange a light strap over the head, with 
another strap to go back of the head to hold up 
a light pocket for the chin, to keep the mouth 
closed at night until the proper habit is formed. 

TONSILITIS. QUINSY. 

This is an inflammation of the tonsils and 
throat, result of cold upon an already weakened 
subject. 

Symptoms, begin suddenly with a fever, head- 
ache, loss of appetite, dryness in the throat, 





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FIGURE 29. 
TREATING THE ARM PIT. 
Raise the arm and thoroughly stretch and loosen all the tissue 
deep in the arm pit. Treat one minute under each arm. 




TREATING THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS OF NERVES. 

With the patient on his back, thoroughly stretch and loosen 
all the deep tissues in the lower part of the neck, above the 
shoulder and under the collar bone, giving particular attention 
to any sensitive spots that may be found. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 6i 

difficulty in swallowing, constant desire to clear 
the throat. There may be some lymphatic en- 
largements in the neck, and upon examination 
the tonsils will be found inflamed, swollen and 
even covered with small yellowish patches. 

See that liver and bowels are active. Induce 
free urination and good perspiration. Give a 
general spinal treatment, fig. '^J ; with particular 
attention between the upper half of the shoul- 
der blades, fig. 31 ; the back of the neck, fig. 13; 
under the ear, fig. 12; and under the jaws, fig. 
19. Soften all the tissues along the windpipe 
and front of the neck, fig. 20; stretch the neck, 
fig. 24; treat under the arm pit, fig. 29; raise the 
collar bone, fig.27 ; and depress the first rib, fig. 
26. With the warm, wet finger inside of the 
mouth gently press and slip the finger over the 
gland and surrounding tissues. 

During the acute stage treat two or three times 
each day. 

Apply a cold compress every night. Diet 
should be Hquid. 

Gargle, spray or sponge the mouth with salt 
and water, or one part Listerine to three parts 
water. 

HOARSENESS ; COUGH ; LARYNGITIS ; 

PHARYNGITIS; LOSS OF VOICE; 
LOSS OF TASTE; LOSS OF SMELL. 

The cause of all the above ailments is gen- 
erally atmospheric changes, draughts of air, un- 
equal temperature of the body, prolonged ef- 
forts at singing or speaking, and violent fits 
of crying in children, resulting in a congestion 



62 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

of the mucous membrane of the throat, and end- 
ing in any of the above aihnents. 

Stretch the spinal muscles between the upper 
part of the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; back of the 
neck, fig. 13; sides and front of the neck, fig. 
20; stretch the neck, fig. 24; raise the collar 
bone, fig. 27 ; depress the first rib, fig. 26. 
Now give particular attention to stretch and 
soften all the muscles beneath the jaws, fig. 19; 
under the car, fig. 12; draw the hyoid-bone for- 
ward, fig. 17; stretch the larynx, fig. 25; spring 
the jaws against resistance, fig. 11 and fig. 23; 
and knead deep in the armpits, fig. 29. 

If there is nasal discharge treat between the 
eyebrows, fig. 5; alongside the nose, fig. 6; open 
mouth against resistance, fig. 10 and press upon 
the forehead, fig. 4. 

With the moistened, warm finger gently stroke 
all the roof of the mouth, the tonsils and around 
the tongue. 

Unless there is a decided deformity there is 
no occasion to excise the uvula, — above treat- 
ment will soon reduce the swelling. Apply hot 
pack to the throat. Gargle, spray or swab the 
mouth with salt and water, or one part Listerine 
to three parts water. 

Practice deep, full breathing through the nose. 
Have the feet and legs quite warm. A mustard 
foot bath is good. Eat nothing — or very little — 
for one or two days. Drink much water. See 
that bowels and kidneys are active. 

Treat twice each day in acute cases, — less of- 
ten in old, chronic cases. 




FIGURE 31. 
HEART, HEAD, VASO MOTORS. 
With the patient lying on either side. The tips of the fingers 
of the upper hand show where treatments are made for the 
heart, and to regulate the blood supply to the head. The tips 
of the fingers of the lower hand show where the treatments are 
made for the lungs. 




FIGURE 32, 
DIAPHRAGM, SPLEEN, STOMACH, KIDNEYS, BOWELS. 

With the patient lying on his right side. Tips of the fingers 
of the upper hand show where treatments are made for the 
diaphragm, stomach, pancreas, and the spleen. 

Tips of the fingers of the lower hand show where treatments 
are made for the kidnevs and bowels. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 65 
DISEASES OF THE NOSE. 

COLD IN THE HEAD ; CORIZA ; ACUTE CATARRH. 

Stretch the muscles along the spine between 
the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; and the neck mus- 
cles, fig. 13; and under the ear, fig. 12; stretch 
the neck, fig 24 ; treat the nose, fig. 6 ; press on 
forehead, fig. 4. 

Get the feet and legs thoroughly hot, as hot 
as the patient can bear, and do not let them get 
cold again. A cold compress may be placed 
around the neck at night. 

Repeat the treatment three times the first day, 
then once a day until cured. 

Diet should be light for a couple of days. 

Be sure that bowels are normal. 

CHRONIC NASAL CATARRH. 
Treat same as cold in the head, omitting the 
neck compress, but giving particular attention 
to the treatment along the nose, fig. 6. With 
thumbs on each side of nose give treatment, fig. 
10. Give these treatments every other day. Have 
the patient treat himself daily for five minutes 
as follows : — With the moistened finger treat the 
roof of the mouth thoroughly until it is quite 
warm, and a good blood circulation is estab- 
lished each time. The patient will be unable to 
work back very far at first ; but after a few 
treatments, the feeling of nausea will be over- 
come, the finger will be tolerated, and a thor- 
ough manipulation of the roof of the mouth per- 
mitted. The patient can also give himself the 
external treatment along the nose, fig. 6, daily. 



66 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

One to several months of this treatment will 
cure any catarrh. See that the bowels and kid- 
neys are active. Constipation, poor circulation 
or other weakening diseases must be cured. 

CONSTIPATION, costiveness. 

r 

Causes of constipation are, improper food, 
improper mastication, sedentary habits, neglect- 
ing' calls of nature, diseases of the liver, intes- 
tinal obstruction by the coccyx, uterus or poly- 
pus, contractured rectal muscle or a semi-pa- 
ralysis of the governing nerves. 

If the coccyx or uterus is interfering it must be 
replaced into proper position by an expert osteo- 
path. If the rectum is contracted it should be 
dilated by introducing one or more fingers and 
stretching in every direction, twice each week. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 2^J. In- 
hibit the splanchnic nerves by a firm, steady 
pressure for two minutes where indicated, by 
both hands, fig. 32 ; on left side, stretch the 
muscles and stimulate the nerves to the liver, 
fig. 34 ; stimulate the vagus nerve, fig. 22 ; thor- 
oughly knead the entire abdomen, fig. 53, partic- 
ularly on the left side ; treat and shake the liver, 
fig. 55 ; and the spleen, fig. 57 ; give the bent knee 
rolling treatment, fig. 39 ; both knees bent, fig. 
40; and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51, but 
for the lower half of the spine only. 

A rectal enema of warm water should be taken 
twice each day, during the first two days. Drink 
plenty water. Eat nothing for forty-eight hours. 




FIGURE 33- 
BLADDER, RECTUM, LEGS. 
With the patient lying on either side. The tips of the fingers 
of the upper hand show where treatments are made for the rec- 
tum and bhidder. The tips of the lingers of the lower hand show 
where treatments are made for the legs. 




FIGURE 34- 
LIVER, DIAPHRAGM, KIDNEYS, APPEXDIX. 
With the patient lying on his left side. The tips of the fingers 
of the upper hand show where treatments are made for the liver 
and diaphragm. 

The tips of the fingers of the lower hand show where treat- 
ments are given for the kidneys, bowels and appendix. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 69 

Get the bowels empty once, and then eat Hquids^ 
broths, strained soups, etc., for a week; after- 
wards, gradually add rice, gruels, soft eggs, 
custards and such easily digestible food. Eat 
slowly and only one kind of food at a meal, 
and thoroughly masticate each morsel before 
swallowing. 

Treat every other day. The abdominal knead- 
ing may be given daily the first week. 

Practice deep breathing, and take as much 
outdoor exercise as possible, particularly brisk 
walking. Go to stool regularly half an hour af- 
ter breakfast. 

Treatment continued for a month will cure 
any case. 

DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, GASTRITIS, 
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH, 
ATONY OF THE STOMACH, 
DILATION OF THE 
STOMACH. 
The cause of any of these diseases is excessive 
work inflicted upon the stomach by deviations 
from the normal diet as regards quantity, qual- 
ity, or mode of preparation. Habitual overeat- 
ing ; incomplete mastication ; hasty eating, es- 
pecially of vegetables ; indigestible foods ; ex- 
cessive drinking, by adults, of beer, liquors and 
milk ; and improperly cooked foods. The pro- 
pelling power of the stomach may also become 
weak from other causes, heredity, injury to the 
spine, sedentary habits, fevers, injury to the 
nerves of the stomach, impediment to the blood 



70 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

supply, cancers, tumors and ulcers. The result 
being a lack of power on the part of the mus- 
cular walls of the stomach to churn and pro- 
pel the contents forward into the intestines w^ith- 
in the normal time. The delay causes the food 
to ferment and dilate the stomach more. If this 
condition is long continued, the stomach be- 
comes gradually weaker, flabby and loses its 
powder of contraction to a great extent, until 
even a light meal cannot be taken care of by the 
exhausted stomach. 

The symptoms are, nausea, perhaps vomiting, 
appetite seems good before a meal but is soon 
gratified. There follows a dragging, uncom- 
fortable feeling in the stomach sometime after 
a meal. There may be headache, insomnia, 
belching, constipation and emaciation. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. '^y, on 
both sides ; lift the opposite sides of the spine, 
fig. 38, on both sides ; give an extra good, rapid 
treatment for the stomach, fig. ^2 ; spring the 
upper spine, fig. 44 ; strongly inhibit the vagus 
nerve, on the left side only, fig. 21 ; spread the 
ribs, fig. 28; inhibit the phrenic nerve, fig. 14; 
give the swinging treatment, fig. 46, from the 
waist to the shoulder blades ; knead the stomach 
with a rapid movement, fig. 54; shake the liver, 
fig. 55 and the spleen, fig. 57 ; treat the gall blad- 
der, fig. 56 ; treat the appendix, fig. 58 ; treat the 
sigmoid, fig. 59 ; and finish with the spinal tonic, 

fig. 51. 

Treat daily for a week ; afterwards only every 
other day. 




FIGURE 35. 

GENERATIVE ORGANS. 

■ With the patient lying on either side. The tips of the fingers 

of both hands show where treatments are made for diseases of 

the generative organs. 




FIGURE 36. 
SCIATICA. 

The tins of the fingers of both hands show where treatments 
ar~ made for sciatica, by deep kneading and stretchmg on the 
af'xted side only, special attention bemg given to any tender 
spots that may be there. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 7^ 

Sleep on the right side. Abstain from all 
foods for two days, then begin with liquid foods, 
broths, strained soups, skimmed milk, etc., eat- 
ing very little at a time, but eating several times 
each day. Ascertain what food does not dis- 
agree with the patient and feed that one kind 
only in very small quantities at first, and be 
sure that it is eaten slowly and well masticated. 

Do not worry if the patient does lose a lit- 
tle weight. He will regain it later. 

After two or three weeks, the patient may try 
a little custa^rd, eggnog, well cooked rice, and 
gradually add other bland, non-irritating, and 
easily digestible food to his menu. 

Acute cases are cured in two or three treat- 
ments. Chronic cases require from one to three 
months. 

If there is constipation or diarrhoea they must 
be specially treated. 

DL\RRHOEA. enteritis. 

This is an irritable condition of the small in- 
testines, and may be caused by many things, like 
irritated nerves from an injury to the spine, im- 
proper foods, fevers, intestinal inflammations 
from other causes, catarrhal conditions, colds, 
wet feet and violent emotions. Any of these may 
be the prime cau&e of the trouble but generally 
there has already existed a wxak condition of 
the bowels that only needed an additional cold 
or something to irritate the intestinal nerves and 
cause a violent peristaltic action of the bowels. 



74 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Empty the bowels with a thorough, warm 
water enema. 

Spring the lower spine, fig. 45 ; quiet the lower 
bowels, fig. 61 ; and inhibit the solar plexus by 
deep pressure a little above and to the left of 
the navel. Apply hot fomentations to the ab- 
domen. 

In little children the treatment for springing 
the spine can be changed by laying the patient 
face down, then with one hand press firmly on 
the spine, a little below the middle of the back, 
while the other hand lifts the legs upwards. 
Hold two minutes, or, with the child on its 
back, with the fingers press firmly on each side 
close to the spine, just above the ''small of the 
back," lift the child up thus and hold aloft for a 
minute, and repeat three to five times. 

In acute cases repeat treatment two or three 
times per day. 

In chronic cases, treat three times a week. 
After the diarrhoea is checked, give general 
spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; and knead the abdomen, 

fig. 53- 

Give plenty of water to drink. Give no food 
for at least twenty-four hours, and then begin 
with small quantities of rice, parched flour, 
gruels, crackers toasted brown, boiled milk, etc., 
but give no meat broths. In infants stop feeding 
raw milk until the child is better. See that all 
foods are freshly made and thoroughly cooked. 
In acute cases absolute rest in bed is necessary. 




FIGURE zi. 
GENERAL BACK TREATMENT. 

With the patient lying on his side, with the arms laid loosely 
at the side, begin between the upper part of the shoulder blades 
and work all the wav down the spme. With the cushions of your 
fingers (not the tips) placed close to the spme, press firmly, and 
draw the muscles up towards you, not relaxing the pressure nor 
allowing the fingers to slip on the skin. 

Move the hands down the spme few inches and repeat until 
the end of the spine is reached. • , • ^v, .^^^ 

Turn the patient over and treat the other side m the same 

manner. 



FIGURE 38. 

LIFTING THE SPINE. 

With the patient lying on his side. With the cushions of your 

fingers placed on the opposite side of the spine, press firmly and 

draw the spine up towards you, thus stretching the muscles on 

the opposite side. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH y7 

CHOLERA INFANTUM— CHOLERA MOR- 
BUS. 

This is an acute catarrhal inflammation of the 
stomach and intestines and an irritation of the 
sympathetic nervous system, characterized by 
severe cohc, vomiting, purging, great prostration 
and emaciation. 

Causes are, first, a predisposing weak condi- 
tion of the bowels, then an exciting cause, like 
unripe fruit, fermentation of food, continuous 
high temperature, uncleanliness, sudden change 
of temperature, infected milk, etc. 

The onset is sudden and violent, and generally 
after midnight, with intense nausea, vomiting 
and purging and tearing abdominal pams or 
colic. The patient rapidly becomes exhausted, 
the surface of the body is cold with a clammy 
sweat. There is intense thirst, but the drink is 
quickly vomited. Often there are severe cramps 
in the legs and arms. This is a case of acute 
poisoning, and prompt, energetic measures are 
necessary. 

Empty the bowels thoroughly with a rectal 
enema of warm water. Induce vomiting by 
tickling the throat. Stop feeding milk ; not a 
drop must be given for several days. Give no 
prepared baby food of any kind. 

Give the diarrhoea treatment, fig. 45 ; inhibit 
the lower bowels, fig. 61 ; give treatment, fig. 18. 
Press steadily on the stomach just above the 
navel for a minute. Apply hot fomentations 
upon the abdomen, changing every five minutes 
for an hour, or longer. 



78 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Repeat treatment every four hours. Repeat 
the enema as often as vomiting or purging re- 
turns. The chief aim is to get the bowels empty 
as quickly as possible. After the first vomiting 
a tablespoonful of castor oil may be given, but 
give no other kind of cathartics. Water must be 
given sparingly at first, — a few drops, or tea- 
spoonful, at a time. After the purging and vom- 
iting have stopped for twelve hours, give a slow, 
deep kneading of the abdomen, fig. 53. 

For cramps in the legs, knead the muscles, fig. 
70; and under the knees, fig. 68 and fig. 75. 

Give no food until several hours after all purg- 
ing has stopped, and then give very little of rice 
gruel, parched flour, crackers toasted brown ; 
later boiled milk, milk toast or rice, but no meat 
broths for several days. All foods must be 
freshly made and thoroughly cooked. 



DYSENTERY— BLOODY FLUX. 

The causes of dysentery are impure water, un- 
hygenic surroundings, overcrowding, imperfect 
ventilation, miasma, humid atmosphere and sud- 
den changes of temperature, particularly in those 
previously predisposed by a weakened condition 
of the bowxls. 

The symptoms are, violent abdominal pains 
with frequent mucous and bloody stools, and 
rapid loss of strength. 

Rest in bed is absolutely necessary at first. 
Treatments same as for diarrhoea. Once or twice 
each day give rectal enemas of warm water to 




FIGURE 39. 
ROLLING TREATMENT. 
With the patient lying on his side, draw his upper kg up, 
placing his knee aganist your hip. Xow with the cushions of 
your lingers pressing lirmly close to the spine push his knee with 
3'our hip, giving the body a rolling motion. About six inches 
of the lower spine should be treated in this manner. Turn the 
patient over and treat the other side in the same way. 



8o THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

wash out the colon, and follow this with a little 
olive oil which must remain in the rectum. 

Diet should be of mucilagenous foods, barley 
water, rice water, strained oatmeal water, thick- 
ened milk or flour gruel, parched flour, crackers 
toasted brown, raw or very soft eggs. Milk 
should be boiled. Eat no fruits, vegetables, or 
meat broths. 

Each evening give a gentle, slow kneading of 
the left side of the abdomen, low down, close to 
the hip bone. 

Treat every day. 

Some doctors recommend scraped raw, lean 
beef, a tablespoonful three times each day. This 
is good, but there is danger of a tapeworm de- 
veloping some months later. 



APPENDICITIS. 

Appendicitis is the general term used, of late 
years, for an inflammation in the right lower part 
of the abdomen, whether the appendix itself is 
inflamed or not. In fact, it really is not involved 
in a majority of cases, and therefore its removal 
so often fails to cure the pains in that region, 
many of which are neuralgic or otherwise. 

The author will not say that the large fee for 
operations may have a tendency to warp the 
judgment of over-anxious physicians, but I am 
certain that many operations are unnecessary. 
Since any opening of the abdomen seriously en- 
dangers life, the author believes there is less dan- 
ger in non-operative treatment. I am justified in 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 8i 

this opinion by my experience with a large num - 
ber of cases, all of them being quickly cured, 
and that, generally after an operation had been 
ordered by other physicians, and even after cases 
had been abandoned as hopeless. 

The cause of appendicitis is, first, a predispos- 
ing, weakened condition of the intestines, which 
may have existed for some time, manifested by 
constipation, indigestion, occasional colic, gas, or 
other symptoms of atony of the intestinal track. 
While this weak condition exists, an additional 
exciting cause is burdened upon the feeble in- 
testines, there follows a congestion, a colic, and 
inflammation, and if this happens in the caecum 
or appendix it is the real appendicitis. If it hap- 
pens in some other part of the bowels, it is in- 
flammation of the bowels, colic, etc. 

Inflammation in the appendix does not repair 
itself as readily as in other parts of the intestines, 
because the appendix is not on a direct line ot the 
movement of the bowel contents, it being side- 
tracked, so to speak, at the bottom of an out of 
the way pouch, — the caecum, — w^hich must be 
emptied before the appendix has a chance to re- 
lieve itself. 

The exciting cause is the addition of indi- 
gestible food, opium or other paralyzing drugs ; 
a cold, wet feet, or anything else which causes a 
stoppage of the bowxl movement and retains the 
food within the appendix ; w^here it ferments, 
breeds bacteria, and results in inflammation. 
Seeds are not found any oftener in the appendix 
than other food. 



m^ 4 Wiw mm ^^ fmmm M} m0^mm 



FIGURE 40. 

SPRINGING THE SPINE WITH BOTH KNEES BENT. 

With the patient lying on his side, place both his bent knees 
against your hip, supporting them with one hand. With the 
hngers of the other hand pressing firmly close to the spine, draw 
the deep muscles strongly towards you, not allowing the hngers 
to slip on the skin, at the same time push the knees with your 
hip. 

About six inches of the "small of the back" should be treated 
this way. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 83 

If the cause is soon removed and the bowel 
contents are again forwarded on their way, th.c 
inflammation soon subsides ; but if the condition 
remains long the inflammation in the appendix 
becomes an abscess, pus is formed, which later 
may break into the abdominal cavity, resulting 
in peritonitis, and, possibly, death. 

The symptoms of appendicitis are, sudden, 
colicky pains, some fever, great tenderness, hard- 
ness and heat over the appendix where indicated 
in fig. 62. The patient draws his knees up and 
cannot bear the touch of the clothes. Sometimes 
there is vomiting. The pulse rises as rapidly as 
the inflammation. 'Tain, tenderness on pressure, 
and rigidity" at the point indicated in fig. 62, are 
the three special distinguishing points of appen- 
dicitis. 

Call an osteopath as soon as possible. 

Empty the bowels at once by frequent rectal 
enemas of warm w^ater. Should this fail to act 
fast enough, take two tablespoonfuls of common 
salt in a half glass of .water in one quick dose, 
or a tablespoonful of Epsom salts. If the attack 
comes within an hour after a meal, empty the 
stomach by an emetic first (a spoonful of mustard 
in one-half glass water will do it), or tickle the 
throat with the finger, or a feather. 

If the attack has not existed longer than two 
days, give the following treatment : — 

Press firmly for three minutes on right side 
of spine where indicated the lower hand, fig. 34 ; 
repeat twice. Then, exceedingly gently at first, 
knead the lower right side of the abdomen over 
and around the appendix, fig. 62, gradually in- 



84 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

creasing the pressure as the patient can bear it. 
Knead the entire abdomen in same manner, fig. 
53. After about five minutes' kneading, the 
spinal pressure should be applied again, and then 
the kneading about the appendix. Alternate 
these treatments for about an hour. Repeat the 
entire treatment every four hours the first day, 
which is usually sufficient. If this does not abate 
the pain, an osteopath should be called, because 
if suppuration has taken place extremely careful 
treatments would be necessary that might result 
seriously in the hands of the amateur, and there- 
fore the further treatment is not given here. 

Drink plenty of water, eat absolutely nothing 
for two days, and only liquids for a week after- 
ward. After the dangerous symptoms are over, 
give a month's treatment for constipation. 



INTESTINAL COLIC — GASTRALGIA — 
NEURALGIA OF THE BOWELS- 
CRAMPS IN THE BOWELS. 

This is really a neuralgia and is caused by some 
article of diet, a cold, etc., on an already weak- 
ened condition of the stomach or intestines. 

There is sudden, severe griping pains in the 
stomach or intestines, that is eased by the firm 
pressure of the hand. There is likely to be 
pains in the back and chest. The spasm may 
last a few moments or an hour. 

After the pain subsides the patient is exhaust- 
ed, perspires gently, and may desire to void 
urine, which is likely to be reddish. 




FIGURE 41- 
ELBOW PUSHING TREATMENT. 
With the patient on his side, grasp his bent elbow with one 
hand and push hard away from you, while pulling toward you 
with the other hand, the lingers of which are pressed firmly be- 
tw^een the ribs clos.e to the spine. Repeat each time, chang- 
ing the fingers at the back to the next ribs. 



86 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Symptoms of poisoning are very similar to the 
spasm of colic. Should this be suspected, par- 
ticularly soon after a meal, induce vomiting by 
tickling the throat. 

For the spasm inhibit the solar plexus, fig. 60; 
and the lower bowels, fig. 61 ; give a thorough 
spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; and finish with a deep 
kneading of the abdomen. Give a rectal enema 
of warm water. Do not feed the patient for 
several hours, but give him plenty hot water an 
hour before meals. Restrict food to the simplest 
kind (bread and milk, rice, broths, etc.), for sev- 
eral days. Artificial mineral waters are soothing 
and should be allow^ed. Give only one kind of 
food at each meal, and see that it is eaten slowly 
and thoroughly masticated. 

Adults must discontinue the use of stimulants, 
liquors, tobacco, tea, cofifee, starchy food and 
su^rars. 



VOMITING AND NAUSEA. 

Inhibit the solar plexus, fig. 60 ; soften the tis- 
sues in the front of the neck, fig. 20 ; inhibit the 
vagus nerve, fig. 21 ; inhibit the phrenic nerve, 
fig. 14; spring the upper spine, fig. 44; and fin- 
ish with the treatment for nausea, fig. 18. 

A hot, wet cloth applied under the jaws and 
over the ear, as hot as it can be borne, frequently 
renewed for an hour, often is effective. 

Eat nothing for a day and then begin with 
liquids, gradually increasing the quantity. 

After the spasm is controlled, build up the 
stomach by a general spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 87 

a general abdominal kneading, fig. 53, partic- 
ularly for the stomach, fig. 54 ; the gall bladder, 
fig- 56; and shake the liver, fig. 55. 



VOMITING IN PREGNANCY. 

Although ^'morning sickness'' is a natural, 
physiological condition of pregnancy, it some- 
times becomes so excessive as to become danger- 
ous to the life of the child or mother, from the 
excessive retching and inability to retain food in 
the stomach. When vomiting is excessive there 
is some other irritation present besides the re- 
flexes from the enlarging uterus. These are 
usually found in the diaphragm, oesophagus, re- 
current laryngeal nerve, or the bile ducts. 

Stretch the spinal muscles, fig. 34 ; and for the 
vaso-motors, fig. 31 ; treat the front of the neck 
gently, but thoroughly, fig. 20 ; inhibit the vagus 
nerve, fig. 21 ; inhibit the phrenic nerve, fig. 14; 
inhibit the solar plexus, fig. 60 ; knead the upper 
part of the stomach, close to the breast bone, fig. 
54 ; and the gall bladder, fig. 56 ; shake the liver, 
fig. 55 ; and finish with the treatment for nausea, 
fig. 18. 

Eat nothing for a day, and then begin with a 
very small quantity of broth or other liquid, sev- 
eral times each day, gradually increasing the 
quantity and adding solids of an easily digestible 
kind, as the stomach can bear it. Eat a bit or so 
twenty times each day instead of a full meal 
three times per day. A hot, wet cloth, applied 
under the jaws and over the ears, as hot as can 
be borne, frequently renewed for an hour, often 
is effective. 




FIGURE 42. 
FIGURE EIGHT MOVEMENT. 
With the patient lying on his side, with one of your hands 
placed on the lower ribs, close to the spine, pull towards you, 
while your other hand is pusliing the hip away from you. Re- 
verse the motion by pushing the shoulder and upper part of the 
body away from you, while pulling the hip towards you. Turn 
the patient over and treat the other side in the same manner. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 89 



JAUNDICE— TORPID LIVER. 

Jaundice is not always a symptom of liver dis- 
ease, but is caused, mainly, by a catarrhal condi- 
tion, or other obstruction, of the bile duct, which 
prevents the passage of the bile into the intes- 
tines, and causes it to be reabsorbed into the 
blood. Afterwards it shows the characteristic 
stain on the skin and white of the eyes. 

A poor circulation of blood to the gall bladder 
or bile ducts, or an interference to the nerves, 
will cause a stagnation and weakened condition, 
catarrh, swelling and partial closing of the bile 
ducts. Thcx bile cannot flow as rapidly as it 
should and becomes absorbed into the blood, 
causing the jaundice. 

If this condition remains long the bile becomes 
thicker and finally is formed into gall stones. 

If the bile forces a passage through the bile 
ducts and allows an unusual quantity of bile to 
rush into the intestines, some of the surplus bile 
may overflow back into the stomach, where it 
has no right to be. The stomach revolts at it and 
it is vomited up. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; also 
back of the neck, fig. 13 ; beneath the ear, fig. 12; 
beneath the jaws, fig. 19; front of neck, along 
the windpipe, fig. 20. Give an extra good 
stretching of the muscles on the right side for 
the liver, fig. 34; shake the liver, fig. 55. Give 
a very thorough treatment of the gall bladder, 
fig- 56; knead the stomach, fig. 54. Give the 
bent-arm treatment on right side only, fig. 41 ; 
and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. Treat 



90 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

daily until cured. If there is constipation spe- 
cial treatment must be given for it. 

Drink much water. Practice deep breathing. 
Diet should be much restricted, and should be 
practically liquid at first, broths, beef juice, but- 
termilk, milk diluted with one-fourth lime water. 
After one week the diet may be slowly increased, 
milk toast, poached eggs. Later, cooked fruits 
not sweetened. 

Avoid starchy or sweet foods. Avoid all 
liquors, tobacco, tea, cofifee and spices. 



GALL STONES— HEPATIC COLIC. 

Gall stones are caused by the flow of bile being 
impeded by a catarrhal condition of the bile 
ducts. To the thickened, retarded bile is added 
mucous from the gall bladder. The gall grad- 
ually becomes thicker and then precipitates, — like 
the sugar in the bottom of a teacup. These fine 
deposits concrete together, constantly forming 
larger and larger pebbles, until they may become 
too large to pass through the bile ducts, in which 
case a surgical operation would be necessary. 
While these gravels are passing through the 
ducts there is excruciating pain, which would 
continue until the stone passes into the intestine, 
when the pain stops instantly. 

For the colicky spasm, press firmly for three 
minutes where indicated by the upper hand, fig. 
34, on right side. Then work deeply over the 
gall bladder under the ribs in front, fig. 56. 

Repeat both treatments several times until the 
spasm is over, and the stone has passed into the 
bowels. 




FIGURE 43. 
LIFTING THE SHOULDER BLADES. 
With ,the patient on his side, place your lingers under 
shoulder blade and lift upwards until the body lifts from 
table. Repeat several times. Treat both sides. 



nis 
the 



92 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Give treatments for jaundice every other day 
for two months. During the paroxysm, a table- 
spoonful of common soda in a pint of hot water, 
to be drank as quickly as possible, is beneficial. 
Eat very sparingly of soft and easily digestible 
food, like broths, soups, milk toast, bread and 
milk or soft eggs. Avoid all sweet and starchy 
foods. 



BILIOUSNESS. 
Stretch and soften the spinal muscles on the 
right side, fig. 34; give the treatment for the 
liver, fig. 55 ; spring the upper part of the spine, 
fig. 44 ; knead the abdomen, fig. 53 ; and finish 
with the spinal tonic, fig. 51 ; treating every other 
day. Drink plenty water. Reduce amount of 
food eaten one-half, and let it be of an easily 
digestible kind. Avoid sweets and starchy foods 
and liquors. If constipation or other disease 
exists, give the special treatment. 



DIABETES. 
This is ?. condition in which the tissues of the 
body refuse to assimilate the sugar from the 
food, which is necessary to sustain health. The 
blood is burdened with the unconsumed sugar, 
and it forces the sugar out wherever it can. Con- 
siderable of it is forced through the kidneys into 
the urine. Some is deposited in the brain and 
eyes. This failure to assimilate this -necessary 
food results in weakness, loss of memory, loss 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 93 

of sight and ultimately in death. 

Although this condition has been considered 
incurable for ages, osteopathy has proven that it 
can be cured if taken in time, and even in old 
cases much can be done to prolong life and make 
the patient fairly comfortable. 

An osteopath should be called as soon as pos- 
sible. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37; par- 
ticularly for the kidneys on both sides, fig. 32 ; 
for the liver, right side, fig. 34. Stretch and 
loosen the muscles back of the neck, fig. 13, 
particularly those close to the skull ; inhibit the 
superior cervical ganglion, fig. 15; vibrate the 
supra-orbital notches, fig. 5 ; vibrate the eyeballs, 
fig. I ; jar the eyes, fig. 2. Knead the abdomen, 
fig. 53; shake the liver, fig. 55 ; shake the spleen, 
fig. 57 ; swing the spine, fig. 46 ; give the leg 
treatment, fig. jy ; raise the ribs, fig. 47 ; spring 
the upper spine, fig. 44 ; and finish with the spinal 
tonic, fig. 51. Treat daily for a week; afterwards 
only every other day. 

Eat nothing that contains any starch or sugar, 
which includes all vegetables that are grown un- 
derground (except onions), corn, peas and beans, 
flour and farinaceous foods, wines and sweets. 

Eat meats, fats, eggs, spinach, celery, lettuce, 
onions, cabbage and cauliflower. Tea and coffee 
may be sweetened with saccharine. Eat as little 
bread as possible and have it toasted to a crisp 
and almost black, — ''torrified.'' 

Drink plenty of water. Practice deep breath- 
ing. Sleeping-room should be well ventilated, 
but the bed must not be in a draught. 



FIGURE 44. 
SPRINGING THE UPPER SPINE. 

With the patient sitting on a stool^ place your knee between 
the shoulder blades, pressing firmly with the knee while slowly 
raising the patient's arms, high, above the head, and then bring- 
ing the arms down by a backward movement. 

The patient should slowly inhale a long deep breath, through 
the nose, while the arms are being raised, and slowly exhale 
while the arms are being lowered. Repeat the movement twice, 
lowering the knee two inches each time. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 95 

Outdoor life and mild exercise, short of fa- 
tigue, should be insisted upon. Avoid all excite- 
ment. 



PILES— HEMORRHOIDS. 

Constipation is generally the cause of piles. 
To effect a permanent cure of the piles, the con- 
stipation must be cured. 

The local treatment is as follows : — Manipu- 
late and soften the tissues around the outside of 
the anus, which will reHeve most of the tender- 
ness. Anoint the finger with vaseline and gently 
insert the tip into the rectum. Begin very gently, 
and work and stretch in every direction, working 
gradually deeper until the full length of the finger 
is inserted. Work the deep tissues all around 
thoroughly. If any teats or part of the gut pro- 
trudes, push it gently in, and by gentle but thor- 
ough manipulations induce a warm circulation of 
blood. 

This treatment may be given very satisfactorily 
under water in the bath-tub. This local treat- 
ment should be made twice per week. 

Following treatment should be given daily: — 
Stretch and soften the spinal muscles from where 
indicated by lower hand fig. 33 to the end of spine 
on both sides. Give the bent knee rolling treat- 
ment, fig. 39 ; also spring the spine with both 
knees bent, fig. 40. 

One or two months will cure any case. 



96 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

•o; 

WORAIS. 

The ''round" worm inhabits the small intes- 
tines, is ten to fifteen inches long, and of a brown- 
ish color. 

The ''seat" worm inhabits the large intestines 
and rectum, and frequently migrates to the sexual 
organs, resembles a piece of white thread a quar- 
ter of an inch long. 

Either of these finds entrance into the intes- 
tines by the ovum in food or drink. The seat 
worm may also enter by contact, per rectum. 

Both multiply with great rapidity, the ova or 
eggs having great vitality, resisting extremes of 
heat and cold. 

The embryo or ovum of tapeworm is derived 
from raw pork and raw beef of animals that had 
eaten segments of a tapew^orm. Therefore, do 
not eat raw or "rare" cooked meats. 

The presence of "round" worms produces in- 
testinal irritation, colicky pains, nausea, dis- 
turbed sleep, grinding of teeth or picking the 
nose. 

The "seat" worm produces intense itching 
about the anus. 

Tapew^orm produces same symptoms, with in- 
ordinate appetite and disordered digestion. 

The only absolute diagnosis is the passage of 
the parasites, or segments of the tapeworm, in 
the stools. 

For the "round" or "seat" w^orm, stimulate a 
good intestinal circulation by a general spinal 
treatment, fig. 37, with special attention to the 
liver, fig. 34 and fig. 33 ; shake the liver, fig. 55 ; 







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FIGURE 45- 

CLASSIC TREATMENT FOR DIARRHOEA. 

With the patient sitting on a stool, place your knee against 

his spine just below the last rib. Draw the shoulders well back 

while pressing firmly against the spine with the knee. Hold for 

a minute and repeat' two or three times in the same place. 



98 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

treat the gall bladder, fig. 56 ; knead the sigmoid. 

fig- 59- . 

Eat very little, and only liquids, for several 
days. Wash out the rectum with a thorough 
enema of soapy, cold water. Anoint the rectum 
internally and externally with lard. Treat daily. 

Keep the child's finger nails short and clean. 
Keep all the parts scrupulously clean. 

The room and its contents should be as thor- 
oughly cleaned and disinfected as for diphtheria. 
The bedding and clothing should be boiled ; toys 
destroyed ; carpets beaten and aired in the sun ; 
floors, walls and furniture scrubbed with soap 
and water. Everything must be made absolutely 
clean, otherwise the millions of ova that no doubt 
are in the bedding, cracks, etc., will hatch and 
the child will have the worms, as before. 

If a tapeworm is known to exist, abstain from 
all food for two days, during which time the 
treatment for constipation is given. 

After the fast, eat a pint of pumpkin seed ker- 
nels, at one time. One hour later take a large 
dose of castor oil, and give a good rectal enema 
of warm water ; stretch the muscles of the spine 
on the right side for the liver, fig. 34 ; shake the 
liver, fig. 55 ; treat the gall bladder, fig. 56, and 
the sigmoid, fig. 59. 

Should the head of the tapeworm fail to pass, 
repeat the treatment in a week. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 99 

' CONGESTION OF THE KIDNEYS. 

The kidneys may be weakened for some time 
from the effects of drugs, disease Hke scarlet 
fever, or a pressure on the spinal nerves that 
supply the kidneys. A severe cold will then cause 
a congestion of blood in the kidneys, with pain, 
headache, perhaps nausea and vomiting, general 
feeling of discomfort, and a constant desire for 
urination. The urine is scanty and high-colored. 
If the condition persists, acute Bright's disease 
will result. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, with 
special attention to the kidneys on both sides, 
fig. 32. Knead the abdomen, fig. 52, particularly 
the lowxr part and the sides. Raise the ribs, fig. 
47 ; give the figure 8 treatment, fig. 42. Finish 
with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. If urination has 
been delayed, promptly give the full treatment for 
it. Drink much water. See that the bowels are 
active. Fast for twenty-four hours. Treat 
daily. 

A Turkish bath is advisable. 



BRIGHT'S DISEASE— NEPHRITIS. 

This is an inflammation of the kidneys, caused 
from cold, exposure, scarlet fever, diphtheria and 
other diseases, irritating drugs, injuries to the 
spine, pregnancy, malarial poisoning, gout, alco- 
holism, opium habit, and worry, anxiety and 
grief. 




FIGURE 46. 
. THE SWINGING TREATMENT. 

With the patient lying face downward. With one hand press 
firmly on each side of the spine, an inch below the last rib, while 
with the other hand you raise and lower the legs with a cir- 
cular motion. Repeat several times, moving the pressing fingers 
an inch higher or lower each time, until all the spine from the 
shoulder blades to the small part has thus been treated 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH loi 

There is dull pain over the kidneys, following 
down the sides of the abdomen, some fever, 
nausea or vomiting. There is dropsy of the legs, 
eyelids and abdomen. Urine is scanty, high-col- 
ored or smoky. 

Whenever this disease is suspected an osteo- 
path should be promptly called and urine ex- 
amined. 

Treat the same as for congestin of the kidneys. 
Also give the bent knee treatment, fig. 40 ; and 
the swinging treatment, fig. 46. Drink much 
water. 

During the acute stage treat twice each day, 
and abstain from food for forty-eight hours. 
Bowels must be emptied as soon as possible. A 
warm water rectal enema, everv four hours is the 
best. There should be a copious flow of urine 
induced. Induce perspiration once each day. 
A steam bath is beneficial. Deep breathing is 
absolutely necessary. 

For chronic cases the diet must be carefully 
regulated. All stimulants like liquors, beers, to- 
bacco, tea and coffee must be stopped. Eat no 
meats, or meat broths ; nor eggs. Diet should 
be very light and consist mainly of milk diluted 
with water, rice, potatoes and green vegetables. 

If there is dropsy treat as directed. Rest 
quietly as much as possible. Treat chronic cases 
once each day for a week and then every other 
day only. Chronic cases require many months 
to cure. 



I02 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER- 
CATARRH OF THE BLADDER- 
CYSTITIS. 

The disease is caused by impediments to the 
blood or nerve supply, irritating drugs, gravel, 
inflammation of the kidneys, gout, or long re- 
tention of the urine. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 2i7 \ ^vith 
special attention to the kidneys, fig. '^2 ; and the 
bladder, fig. 33 ; inhibit the sacrum, fig. 63 ; and 
give the spinal tonic, fig. 51. Now thoroughly, 
but very slowly and gently, knead the lower part 
of the abdomen with a lifting motion from the 
pubic bone towards the navel. Treat daily. 

In acute cases the patient should remain lying 
down for several days, until the severe pains 
have subsided. 

Drink large quantities of water. Diet should 
be very simple as near liquid as possible. Chronic 
cases will receive the same treatment, but in sep- 
tic cases it may be necessary to irrigate the blad- 
der with a weak antiseptic solution, for which 
an osteopath should be consulted. 

Take a hot sitz bath every day, and a full bath 
twice each week. A good perspiration twice 
each week followed by a brisk skin friction is 
desirable. The bowels must be kept open. 




FIGURE 47- 
RAISING THE RIBS. 
With the patient lying on his side, with the fingers of one 
hand raise the lowest rib, while your other hand stretches his 
arm above the head, hold a moment then lower the arm, but 
continue the steady lift on the rib for a minute longer. Repeat 
by lifting the next rib above. The patient should inhale a deep 
breath, through the nose, while the arm is being lifted, and exhale 
while the arm is being lowered. Treat all the ribs on both sides 
in the same manner. 



I04 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



GRAVEL.— LITHIASIS, RENAL COLIC, 
RENAL CALCULL 

For the attack, to assist in the passage of the 
gravel, spring the lower spine, fig. 40. With the 
patient face downward press firmly on each side 
of the spine, where indicated by the lower hand, 
fig. 34, for three minutes and repeat couple 
inches lower down the spine. Then turn patient 
on his back and knead deeply along the course 
of the pain on the afifected side of the abdomen, 
to aid in working the gravel from the kidney to 
the bladder. After about five minutes kneading, 
repeat the two spinal treatments and then knead 
again. The kneading should be extended over 
the entire affected side of the abdomen, but par- 
ticular attention must be given and some pressure 
used where the greatest sharp pains are, for the 
stone must be pushed forward, must pass on into 
the bladder, and sooner this is accomplished the 
quicker will the dreadful pains stop. 

Repeat the alternate spinal and abdominal 
treatment until the pain stops. 

To prevent formation of more gravel in the 
kidney, give same treatment as for Kidney Con- 
gestion, three times each week for two o.f three 
months. 

Drink large quantities of water. Distilled 
water is the best. Bowels should be free and diet 
should not include meats nor eggs. Eat mostly 
vegetables and milk. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 105 

DIFFICULTY IN VOIDIXG URINE- 
STRICTURE, SUPPRESSED URINE. 

In children, young people and women this is 
usually caused by a kidney congestion from a 
cold, and should be treated in same manner. In 
old men it may be caused by an enlarged pros- 
tate gland, the treatment for which is too deli- 
cate for the inexperienced. ' No time should be 
lost in seeing an osteopath if the treatment for 
kidney congestion does not give satisfactory re- 
sults in an hour. 

Give children plenty hot water to drink. 

The sight and sound of flowing water causes 
a desire for urination. Pour water at some 
height from one vessel to another and back again 
several times. 



BED WETTING— INCONTINENCE O F 
URINE. 
Bed wetting occurs because the muscle that 
contracts the neck of the bladder is too weak 
and relaxes too easily. 

Sometimes the cause is psychical. ' 
It is well known that running water, w^ater- 
falls, brooks, etc., create in many people a re- 
laxation of the muscle that closes the outlet of 
the bladder, resulting in an uncontrolable de- 
sire for micturition. Children dream about run- 
ning water and in the same manner the bladder 
muscle relaxes and the urine is voided uncon- 
sciously. 




FIGURE 48. 

DEPRESSING THE RIBS. 

With the patient lying on his side, with one hand firmly push 

down each rib while you stretch his arm above his head with the 

other hand ; hold a moment and then lower the arm. Treat all the 

ribs on both sides in the same way. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 107 

Therefore, care should be taken that the sub- 
ject of the evening's conversation should not be 
about water or fluids, neither should any refer- 
ence be made to the child's malady, — such as 
threats of punishment if it occurs again, etc. 
Direct the child's last thoughts to other pleasant 
subjects. 

During sleep all the muscles of the body re- 
lax and rest ; if the bladder muscle should be un- 
usually weak it relaxes too much, allowing the 
urine to escape. 

It is therefor advisable to waken the child — 
partially or completely — once or twice during the 
night. At these times it may be made to use 
the bed vessel — though in most cases it is only 
necessary to shake the child to break its too pro- 
found slumber. 

Treat before breakfast as follows : 

Stimulate the nerves to the bladder, by a rapid 
stretching of the spinal muscles, fig. 33. 

The weak muscle can be built up by deep 
kneading in the small space between the rec- 
tum and the genital organs, until considerable 
warmth is developed there. Care must be taken 
not to injure the testicles, or teach masturba- 
tion. 

Good blood circulation can be established by 
deep kneading of the lower part of the abdomen, 
and on both sides of the abdomen, fig. 58 and 
fig. 59. Treat daily. Four weeks is sufficient to 
effect a cure. 

If the child is too weak and anaemic, the gen- 
eral system must be built up, and all weaken- 
ing diseases must be cured. Patient should not 



io8 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

sleep on the back. Patient should be taught to 
make an effort to micturate less frequently dur- 
ing the day in order to strengthen the sphincter 
muscle, so it will not automatically relax when 
the bladder is only slightly distended. Give no 
drink after supper, and empty the bladder before 
retiring. Scolding or punishments makes the 
case worse. 



ASTHMA. 

This disease is a paroxysmal, spasmodic con- 
traction of the smaller bronchial tubes of the 
lungs, caused by some irritation to the nerves; 
which may be from dust, pollen of flowers, pun- 
gent odors, drugs, dry climate, or injuries to 
the spine or chest. 

The onset of the spasm is sudden, begins in 
the afternoon or early morning hours, with a 
feeling of constriction in the chest, with an in- 
tense desire for air. There is loud wheezy breath- 
ing, the eyeballs protuding, the face flushed and 
bathed in perspiration, the sufferer gasps for 
breath and feels that he is dying. After some 
minutes or hours the paroxysm gradually ceases, 
the patient being exhausted, and the chest feels 
sore. The sputum is peculiar resembling masses 
of gfelatinous pellets. 

The remissions between attacks may be only 
a few hours, or the paroxysms may be practically 
continuous for a week. 

Asthma itself is never fatal, but it may lead to 
fatal hemorrhage, to permanent emphysema, or 
to enlargement of the heart with dropsy. 




FIGURE 49. 
TREATING THE SPLEEN. 
With the patient sitting on a stool, raise his left arm high 
above the head with one hand, while pressing the thumb of the 
other hand between the ribs, where shown in the illustration. 
Continue the pressure of the thumb while you lower the arm 
with a backward circular motion. Treat three adjoining ribs in 
the same manner, on the left side only. 



no THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

An impending attack can sometimes be pre- 
vented by drinking freely of strong black cofifee. 
Or, a sudden, intense emotion, like a fright, or 
sudden pleasant surprise will sometimes check 
the spasm at once.. The inhalation of fumes 
from burning stramonium leaves will stop the 
spasm, but is bad for the eyes and intellect. 

Treatment for the paroxysm : — Loosen the 
clothing about the neck ; stretch the deep muscles 
of the spine between the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; 
inhibit the phrenic nerve, fig. 14; press firmly 
on the chest for a minute and spread the ribs, 
fig. 28. Raise the ribs, fig. 47; raise the collar 
bone, fig. 2y ; spring the upper spine, fig. 44. 
With the patient on his face as in fig. ^i'^, press 
firmly and steadily for two minutes on both sides 
of the spine, where indicated ; and give treat- 
ment, fig. 50. This treatment should quiet the 
spasm. The treatment for curing the disease 
must be done between the spasm, as follows : 
Give same treatment as above, also soften the 
muscles back of the neck, fig. 13; under the ear, 
fig. 12; beneath the jaws, fig. 19, and in front 
of the neck, along the windpipe, fig. 20. Depress 
the first rib, fig. 26; inhibit the vagus nerve, fig. 
21 ; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; and give the 
chest treatment, fig. 80. 

Treat daily for one week, then every other day 
for two weeks, after that once per week will be 
enough. 

If there is hay fever, treat for it also. 

Dyspepsia, indigestion or constipation, if pres- 
ent, must be corrected. Reduce quantity of food 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH iii 

greatly, and let it be very plain, and easily di- 
gestible kind. 

Hang suspended by the arms, for five minutes, 
twice each day. Live out of doors and in large 
well ventilated rooms. Occupations where there 
is much dust must be abandoned. Practice deep 
breathing, through the nose, persistently. Par- 
ticular attention should be given to the diet, 
especially in children. The supper should be eat- 
en early and be very light. 



HAY FEVER— ROSE FEVER. 

Give the same treatment as for asthma. Also 
give the treatment between the eyebrows, fig. 5 ; 
on the forhead and temples, fig. 7 ; side of the 
nose, very thoroughly, fig. 6 ; compression on 
forehead, fig. 4 ; side of nose while resisting 
opening of the mouth, fig. 10. 

If there is much sneezing, inhibit the phrenic 
nerve, fig. 14, and press firmly on the upper lip 
for a minute. 

Treat three times per week. 

Avoid the particular dust that excites the at- 
tack. The attack may be averted by treating a 
month before the time that it annually occurs. 

Diet and exercise same as for asthma. Change 
of occupation, and change of climate often is of 
benefit. 




FIGURE 50. 
TO STIMULATE THE CIRCULATION TO THE HEAD. 
With the patient lying on his side, raise his arm well above 
the head, at the same time pressing with the thumb of the dis- 
engaged hand on the rib about on inch from the spine. Con- 
tinue the pressure of the thumb while you lower the arm with a 
backward and downward motion. Lower the thumb to the next 
rib and repeat the movement until the lower border of the 
shoulder blade is reached. Treat the other side in the same way. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 113 



BRONCHITIS. 

This is a catarrh of the bronchial tubes, caused 
by inhahng irritants hke dust, smoke, too cokl 
or too hot air, etc. It is common in cokl moist 
climates, where there are sudden marked varia- 
tions of temperature. 

There is a raw, burning pain in the chest, with 
a cough and expectoration. The latter at first 
is clear and frothy ; as the disease progresses it 
becomes yellowish in color and of a tough con- 
sistency. There is a general weak or tired feel- 
ing. In chronic cases the cough and expector- 
ation is worse at night and early in the morning. 

See that the bowels move freely. Make no 
effort to check the cough. Stretch and relax all 
the spinal muscles, fig. 37 ; lift the shoulder 
blades, fig. 43 ; stretch the neck, fig. 24 ; treat the 
neck, fig. 13; under the ear, fig. 12; beneath the 
jaws, fig. 19; the front of the neck, along the 
windpipe, fig. 20 ; stimulate the vagus nerve, fig. 
22 ; raise the collar bone, fig. 27 ; depress the first 
rib. fig. 26 ; raise all the other ribs, fig. 47 ; spring 
the upper spine, fig. 44. All these should be 
given with a quick motion. Now with patient 
on his back, place the flat of your hand on the 
chest, just beneath the collar bone and with a 
little pressure, using a circular motion, manipu- 
late all over the upper part of the chest until 
it is quite warm and red. 

In acute cases treat daily. In chronic cases 
treat three times per week. 

Constipation or other diseases must be cured. 



114 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Practice very deep breathing, through the nose, 
persistently. See that feet and legs are con- 
stantly warm. Particular attention must be. 
given to avoid catching cold, — especially soon 
after a treatment. A light pad over the chest 
may be worn, during the day only. Heat from 
an ordinary incandescent light, concentrated by 
a shade, over the throat and chest for fifteen 
minutes before retiring is good, or a hot water 
bag, or bag of hot hops will answer very well. 
Use no poultices, plasters or blisters. 



CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS— FIRST 
STAGE OF PNEUMONIA. 

The conditions in these two cases are alike. 
There is usually a weakened condition of the 
general system, followed by exposure to 
draughts, cold or dampness, atmospheric 
changes, overexertion, alcoholic excesses, mental 
excitement, or some disease of the heart, livei 
or kidneys, which causes a compression on the 
blood vessels of the lungs, resulting in a con- 
gestion and engorgement of blood in the lungs. 
I'f this is not soon relieved, part of the blood 
oozes through the distended blood vessels into 
the air cells in the lungs, which condition is true 
pneumonia. The symptoms are the same as any 
cold in the chest, pains in the chest, difficulty 
in breathing, strong pulse, rapid heart, dry cough, 
with scanty expectoration, sometimes slightly 
streaked with blood. 

Treat the same as pneumonia in its first stages. 




FIGURE 51. 
THE SPIXx\L TONIC. 

With the patient lying face down and arms hung loosely over 
the sides of the table, place your thumbs, one on each side and 
one inch from the spine, one thumb being an inch lower than the 
other, now give a quick sharp push, using moderate pressure. 

Lower both thumbs an inch and repeat the sharp push. Con- 
tinue down the full length of the spine. Now reverse the 
thumbs, placing the lower one an inch higher than the other, and 
in the same manner work over the entire length of the spine. 



lib THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

PNEUMONIA— LUN-G FEVER— LUNG IN- 
FLAMMATION. 

This is a very dangerous disease. One out of 
three treated by medicine, dies. Osteopathic 
treatments have resulted much better, but the 
extreme danger that is constantly present must 
be remembered and the most careful precautions 
exercised. 

Put the patient to bed and promptly send for 
an osteopath, because after the first stage the 
case becomes too dangerous to be handled by 
an amateur. See that the patient's extremities 
are warm. Be sure that bowels and kidneys 
move freely, — if not, give rectal enema and in- 
duce perspiration. 

Thoroughly and briskly stretch and soften the 
spinal muscles between the shoulders, where in- 
dicated by both hands, fig. 31. Raise the collar 
bone, fig. 2y \ depress the first rib, fig. 26; raise 
all the other ribs, fig. 47. Stimulate the vagus 
nerve, fig. 22 ; soften the muscles back of the 
neck, fig. 13; and front of the neck along the 
windpipe, fig. 20. By this time the doctor will 
arrive and will take charge of the case. . 

If taken before exudation takes place, two or 
three treatments in one day will abort the case. 
After the air sacks in the lungs are flooded the 
greatest possible care must be exercised. The 
doctor will attend to the treatment and reduce 
. the. temperature,, if. necessary.^ _ ^'^..^_± . 

Absolute quiet is necessary. No one but the 
gentle, quiet nurse must be in the room until 
complete recovery. Gently sponge the patient 
with cool water. There should be a constant, 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 117 

even temperature of the room at about 70 de- 
grees. The air should be kept sHghtly moist 
with steam. A woolen or cotton pad over the 
chest is advisable. Use no poultices, plasters, 
blisters or ointments. 

Give no food for twenty- four or forty-eight 
hours. After that, the food must be carefully 
selected, to be light, nutritious and easily digest- 
ible, such as milk, gruels, broths, custards, beaten 
whites of eggs. Give very little food at a time 
and less in total amount than is usually eaten. 

Give plenty of water, bits of ice, ice cream, etc. 



TUBERCULOSIS — PHTHISIS — CON- 
SUMPTION. 

This always begins with weakened lungs from 
colds or other causes. It is doubtful if a child 
can be born with the bacillus of tuberculosis 
already in its blood. But a child does, frequently, 
inherit weak lungs, and therefore a predisposi- 
tion to consumption. The bacillus cannot find 
lodgment in healthy lungs. Therefore, when 
children show a weak condition of the lungs, 
measures should be promptly instituted to 
strengthen the lungs by proper breathing, open 
air living, selection of healthful localities, proper 
feeding, judicious exercises and general building 
of the body. Otherwise, if the weakened condi- 
tion -ef- the lung -remains, it is only a ([uestion of 
more or less years when it falls a victim to the 
"great white scourge." 

The bacillus causes a deposit of tubercle, which 
is a gray granulation about the size of a millet 




FIGURE 52. 

STRETCHING THE LATTISIMUS DORSI MUSCLE. 

With the patient lying on his side, push on the hip bone with 

one hand and pull his arm in the other direction with the other 

hand, while the patient takes a deep breath through his nose. 

Repeat several times on both sides, 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 119 

seed. These soften into a cheesy mass, which 
poisons the king structure, causing it to rot 
and slough away. Thus cavities in the lungs are 
formed, and in time the entire lung is destroyed. 
At first the symptoms are those of ordinary 
cold in the chest. Gradually there is weakness, 
emaciation, morning chills, evening fever, night 
sweats, the cough is aggravated, and the expec- 
toration is purulent, and yellow streaked ; then 
comes the swelling of the ankles, denoting fail- 
ing circulation. The mind is clear and hopeful 
to the end. 

This disease can be cured if treated before too 
much of the lung tissue has been destroyed. 

Give the same treatment as for bronchitis. 
Also inhibit the vagus nerve, fig. 21 ; inhibit the 
phrenic nerve, fig. 14 ; spread the ribs, fig. 28 ; 
and give the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat three times per week. 

The patient should live out doors in the sun- 
shine ; should take short walks, or light exer- 
cise, but never to be fatigued. Exercise and 
walks should be slowly yet gradually increased 
daily. Much attention should be given to breath- 
ing, which should be gradually made deeper and 
fuller as the lung tissue becomes stronger, but, 
like the exercises, the breathing must not be over- 
done. Always guard against fatigue. 

City life is detrimental to consumptives. The 
air is full of bacilli and irritating substances. Go 
into the woods or to the seashore. Live out of 
doors. 

Eat easily digestible, simple, nutritious food, 
but do not eat much at one time. A full stomach 



I20 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

is very weakening. Eat six times each day in- 
stead of only three times, but eat only a small 
quantity each time. A year or more may be re- 
quired for a perfect cure in advanced cases. 

Sputum should be collected and quickly 
burned. 



DIFFICULT BREATHING — OPPRESSED 
BREATHING. 

Spring the upper spine, fig. 44, and raise the 
ribs, fig. 47 ; depress the ribs, fig. 48 ; spread the 
ribs, iig. 28 ; stretch the spinal muscles between 
the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; lift the shoulder- 
blades, fig. 43 ; stretch the latissimus dorsi mus- 
cle, fig. 52 ; stretch the neck, fig. 24 ; raise the 
collar bone, fig. 2^ ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; 
treat the larynx, fig. 25 ; inhibit the phrenic 
nerve, fig. 14; treat the front of the neck, fig. 20; 
give the osteopathic mustard plaster, fig. 80. 

Practice deep breathing with the arms raised 
high above the head. Eat less and drink more 
water. 



DISEASES OF THE EAR. 
Diseases of the ear are more easily prevented 
than cured. It is not generally known, but is, 
nevertheless, a fact that too vigorous ''blowing'' 
of the nose by children during colds, coryza, 
may cause an inflammation of the Eustachian 
tube and undue distention of the tympanum. The 
same frequently occurs from uncleanliness of, 
and diseases of,, the mouth. 




FIGURE 53. 
KNEADING THE ABDOMEN. 
With the patient on his back, legs well drawn up and arms at 
the side. Place the flat of the lingers of one hand on the farther 
side of the abdomen, and with a little pressure draw the bowels 
up toward the navel, and then push them back again with the 
other hand, with a motion somewhat similar to kneading bread. 
Go over the entire abdomen in the same manner, always drawing 
the bowels upward towards the navel. 



122 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Keep the teeth and mouth of children aseptic 
clean by swabbing, or gargling, with salty water 
or diluted listerine. Gargling should be done 
properly, with the head held far back, allowing 
the fluid to reach the back part of the mouth, 
where it is needed. First take precautions 
against biting, a cork between the teeth will do, 
with your clean, warmi, wet finger stroke over the 
tonsils, back and roof of the mouth, to cause an 
increased blood circulation. This is particularly 
necessary whenever there is any inflammation. 
Piercing the ear for the relic of barbarism, ear- 
rings, too often inocculates the child with eczema, 
erysipelas, tuberculosis, etc. The nasal douche, 
in the treatment of catarrh, is the source of many 
violent middle ear and mastoid inflammations, 
and is never known to cure a case of catarrh. 
When there is a catarrhal condition, give treat- 
ment for same. Never use snufif. Serious dam- 
age is often done by the improper methods of 
cleansing the ears with matches, ear spoons, etc. 
Even the too frequent use of the ear syringe is 
wrong, for it must be remembered that wax in 
the ear is a normal necessity, and should not be 
removed unless it becomes hard by excessive 
;iccumulati6ns of dust, etc. Nature provides the 
ear wax for the purpose of lubrication and to 
carry off the dead epithelial flakes, etc. 

The proper way to cleanse the ear, in health, 
is by means of a moist cloth stretched over the 
tip of the finger. 

Foreign bodies are not of such dangerous 
-importance as is generally believed. No haste, 
but much caution, should be used in their ex- 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 123 

traction, even by expert physicians. 

To remove foreign bodies in the ear, have the 
patient lay over the end of a table with that ear 
downward and the mouth open. Pull the lobe of 
the ear backward and outward. Shake and jar 
the head and knead with a circular motion in 
front of the ear, working downward. If this fails 
to dislodge, while in the same position with the 
ear dow^nwards syringe with quite warm water, 
using a tolerably strong stream. The use of 
instruments is always dangerous, even in the 
hands of the experienced surgeon, and should 
not be resorted to until all other means have 
failed. 

When there is known to be a perforation of 
the tympanic membrane, syringing and bathing 
of any kind, particularly salt sea bathing, is dan- 
gerous, because the water, with impurities, may 
reach the middle ear. Plugging the ear with cot- 
ton may be used by bathers, but it does not, en- 
tirely, prevent the entrance of some water. 



EARACHE. 

Crying infants sometimes have the earache. A 
drop of warm olive oil in the ear works like 
magic. Sometimes placing the mouth to the 
patient's ear and blowing steadily and hard into 
the ear will reHeve the pain. 

Stretch and relax the muscles of the neck thor- 
oughly, fig. 13; stretch the neck, fig. 24. Gently, 
but thoroughly, soften all the tissues beneath the 
ear, fig. 12, and all around the ear. Open and 




FIGURE 54. 
KNEADING THE STOMACH. 
With the patient on his back, legs well drawn up and arms 
at the sides. With the fingers of one hand press gently on his 
stomach, up close to the breast bone, while drawing up the oppo- 
site ribs with the other hand. Move the pressing fingers and 
repeat until all the space between the ribs down to the navel has 
been treated. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 125 

close jaws against resistance, fig. 27^. Apply hot 
cloths to ear and side of neck. If relief does not 
follow in half an hour, repeat the entire treat- 
ment. 

Mop or gargle the back of the mouth with salty 
water. 

Earache is also a symptom of many fevers, in- 
cluding typhoid, and the use of "drops" into the 
ear is treating the wrong disease. 

Treat twice each day. 



DEAFNESS, PARTIAL OR COMPLETE. ^ 

Some of the causes of this condition are qui- 
nine, bromide of potash, antipiretics and other 
drugs ; catarrh, grippe, scarlet fever, diphtheria, 
measles and other febrile diseases; insects and 
foreign bodies become surrounded by cerumen, 
which, hardening, forms a plug, and may cause 
a mechanical impairment of hearing ; misdirect- 
ed efforts at cleansing the ears, pressure on the 
blood vessels or nerves to the ear by bones or 
contracted muscles. 

Be sure that there is no foreign substance or 
dried wax in the ear. Introduce a few drops of 
olive oil into the ear, close with a fledgelet of 
cotton, and let remain over night, then with an 
ear syringe wash with warm water. 

Give a thorough stretching of the spinal mus- 
cles between the shoulders, fig. 31; the back of 
the neck, fig. 13; under the ear, fig. 12; stretch 
the neck, fig. 24; open and close the jaws against 
resistance, fig. 11 and fig. 23, and treat the nose, 
fig. 6. Pulling the lobe of the ear steadily out- 



126 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

ward and then giving several circular motions 
sometimes releases the opening to the tubes. 

Gargle the mouth with salt and water. 

With the wet, warm finger, gently stroke the 
tonsils and back of the mouth thoroughly, until 
some warmth is produced. 

Placing the fingers in front of the ear, on the 
tragus, then, by pressing firmly, close the ear for 
a moment, then release for a moment, and repeat 
several times. 



ROARING OR RINGING IN HEAD OR 
EARS. 

Stretch and soften the muscles of the neck, 
fig. 13. Stretch the neck, fig. 24. Work thor- 
oughly around and beneath the ear, fig. 12 ; open 
and close jaws against resistance, fig. 11, fig. 23. 
Treat the nasal duct, fig. 6. Be sure that there 
is nothing in the ear. Put few drops of olive oil 
into the ear, and wash the ear out next day with 
warm water, using an ear syringe for the pur- 
pose. 

Have the patient hold the nose and mouth 
shut, and, with some force, endeavor to breathe, 
holding it for awhile. 

Gargle with salted water. 

With the wet, warm finger, gently stroke the 
tonsils and back of the mouth thoroughly to in- 
duce a better blood circulation there. 

Treat daily. 



FIGURE 55. 
TREATING AND SHAKING THE LIVER. 
With the patient lying on his back, his legs drawn up and 
arms at the sides. With your left hand press, with a little force 
underneath the ribs on the right side, while pulling the ribs up- 
ward from the spine with the other hand. Treat for two 
minutdS under all the ribs on that side. Now change the posi- 
tion of the left hand, placing it flat upon the right ribs, the right 
hand remaining in its first position, then with a little pressure 
shake the liver thoroughly for a minute. 



128 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

GENERAL DISEASES OF THE EYE. 

Styes, and abscess of the eyelid, tend to recur 
in "crops/' They always indicate some general 
derangement, dyspepsia, constipation, or female 
disorders, and are excited by exposure to cold 
and dust, eye-strain and astigmatism. 

Apply moist heat to hasten pointing, then in- 
cise. The causative diseases must be cured. 

''Red eye'' is an inflammation of the border of 
the eyelid, some swelling, with some scales or 
crusts and gummy ''matter" which may glue the 
eye together, or may cause the falling out of the 
eye-lashes, and give the "blear-eyed" appearance. 
This is often found in connection with other dis- 
eases of the nose and throat, which must be cor- 
rected. 

Wash frequently with warm water and give 
the treatment for inflamed eyes. 

If lime or acid gets into the eye, flood the eye 
as soon as possible with a rapid stream of water 
from a faucet, for instance, and then apply cold 
compresses. 

Never use "sugar of lead" as a wash for the 
eyes. If an eye-wash is necessary, there is noth- 
ing better than a teaspoonful salt in a pint of 
water. 



"BLACK EYES." 
The discoloration from injuries may be has- 
tened in being absorbed by the application of 
water as hot as can be borne, and by giving treat- 
ment for inflamed eves. If the lids are also 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 129 

pufifed out, a compress should be applied to the 
lids for two or three days. The patient should 
be cautioned not to **blow" his nose until the 
blood is all absorbed. 



EYE-STRAIN — WEAK EYES — WATERY 
EYES— INFLAMED EYES— PINK- 
EYES. 

Give a thorough, deep-stretching spinal treat- 
ment between the upper half of the shoulder 
blades, fig. 31. Thoroughly stretch and soften 
all the muscles on each side of the neck, fig. 13, 
particularly close to the skull. Give the vibra- 
tory motion, fig. i and fig. 5 ; give treatment 
along the nose, fig. 6; open jaws against resist- 
ance, fig. 10 ; stretch the neck, fig. 24 ; treat under 
the ear, fig. 12. Apply cold cloths over the eyes 
for an hour, changing every five minutes. Keep 
eyes closed as much as possible; avoid dazzling 
light, reading, etc. 

Treat each day. One week to a month should 
cure completely. 



GLAUCOMA— PTERYGIUM— CATARACT. 
Give same treatment as for weak eyes, giving 
particular attention to the back of the neck close 
to the skull, and just beneath the ear. With 
fingers around the eyeball give treatment, fig. i. 
With two fingers firmly on the closed eye, give 
treatment, fig. 2. Work deeply all around the 
eye ; give treatment, fig. 50 ; give the opening and 
closing jaws against resistance treatments, fig. 
10, fig. II and fig, 23; and stretch the neck, 
fig. 24. 




FIGURE s6. 

TREATING THE GALL BLADDER. 

With the patient lying on his back, his legs drawn up, and arms 

at the sides. With your thumbs knead deep under the edges of 

the right ribs, from the breastbone downwards for about four 

inches, using a downward drawing motion. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 131 

Treat every other day. Some cases are cured 
in a month. Some require several months to 
efifect a cure. Some are incurable, but all are 
soon greatly benefited. 



COLOR BLINDNESS. 
Optic Nerve Paralysis — Snow Blindness — 

Light Flashes — Optic Nerve Atrophy — 
Double Vision — Misty Vision. 

The causes of these diseases are : Excessively 
brilliant light, insufficient light, interference with 
the blood supply, pressure upon some of the 
arteries or veins to, or from, the head ; poisonous 
substances in the blood, like alcohol, tobacco, 
lead, quinine, and other drugs ; poisons from gen- 
eral and infectious diseases, Bright's, diabetes, 
syphilis, rheumatism, grippe, scarlet fever, diph- 
theria, etc. ; blows upon the head, sunstroke, 
tumors, thrombi and hemorrhages ; any pressure 
upon the nerves anywhere along their course, 
particularly just under the ear, and back of the 
head, close to the skull, and diseases of the spinal 
cord. In snow blindness several days' quiet rest 
in absolute darkness is necessary, in addition to 
the treatment. If there is any other bodily dis- 
ease, it must be cured. 

Use the eyes as little as possible, and only in 
clear light. Keep the eyes closed at every op- 
portunity. Do not look on any vibrating or 
scintillating objects. 

Treat the same as for cataract. 

These cases are nearly all curable if taken in 
time. 



132 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

GRANULATED EYELIDS. 

Give same treatment as for weak eyes. Give 
treatment, fig. 3, and treatment, fig. 50. Work 
deeply all around the eye, and jar the eyes, fig. 
2 ; pinch the eyelids gently between the fingers 
and thumb, working from one end of the eyelid 
to the other. 

Treat every other day. One to three months is 
required to cure. 

This disease is contagious. 



FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EYE. 

If imbedded in the ball of the eye, extract the 
object with tweezers and have a surgeon attend 
to it. 

If under the upper lid, avert the lid over a 
match and gently sweep the ofTending object ofif 
with a piece of soft cloth dipped in warm water. 
If under the lower lid, gently pull the eyelid 
down with a finger and remove the object with 
a soft cloth dipped in warm water. 



INFLAMMATORY R H E U M A T I S M — 
RHEUMATIC FEVER— ACUTE ARTIC- 
ULAR RHEUMATISM— CHRONIC AR- 
TICULAR RHEUMATISM. 
The cause of acute rheumatism is a poisonous 
matter in the blood, where it may be accumulat- 
ing for some time, until an exposure to cold and 
dampness, or chilling of the body, results in an 
attack upon the large joints, which swell, become 
stifif, cause great pain, and there is great thirst 
and profuse acid perspiration. 




FIGURE 57. 
TREATIXG AND SHAKING THE SPLEEN. 
With the patient lying on his back, legs drawn up, and arms 
at the side, with your right hand, press with a little force under 
his left ribs while pulling the ribs upward from the spine with 
the other hand. Treat for two minutes under all the ribs on 
that side. Now change the position of the right hand, placing 
It flat upon the left ribs, the left hand remaining in its first posi- 
tion, then with a little pressure shake the spleen thoroughly for 
a minute. 



134 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

The disease attacks different joints in suc- 
cession. The great danger from rheumatism is 
the tendency of the poison in the blood to dam- 
age the valves of the heart. 

Acute rheumatism, when only partially cured, 
may result in chronic rheumatism, which is less 
severe, constant, and the pain is aggravated by 
climatic changes. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37; knead 
the abdomen, fig. 53 ; shake the liver, fig. 55 ; 
shake the spleen, fig. 57, and stimulate the heart 
and lungs, fig. 31. If the trouble is in the shoul- 
ders or arms, treat the brachial plexus, fig. 30 ; 
and the armpits, fig. 29 ; give treatment, fig. 73 
and fig. 74 ; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; both 
sides for the kidneys, fig. 32 ; right side for the 
liver, fig. 34; and a neck treatment, fig. 13. 

If the trouble is in the legs, thoroughly relax 
the muscles in the smallest part of the back, both 
sides, fig. 33 ; give the bent knee rolling treat- 
ment, fig. 39 ; the figure 8 twnst, fig. 42 ; rotate 
the legs, fig. yy ; spread the knees against resist- 
ance, fig. 71 ; stretch under the knees, fig. 68 ; flex 
the bent knee over the abdomen, fig. 76, and 
swing the spine, fig. 46. 

Induce a good blood circulation in the inflamed 
joint by very gently placing your hand upon the 
painful joint and with the gentlest pressure, with 
a circular motion, soften the tissues of the joint 
and neighborhood, gradually increasing the 
pressure and working deeper as the patient can 
bear it, until much of the inflammation is re- 
duced. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 135 

Finish all treatments with the spinal tonic, fig. 
51. Give the general treatment three times each 
week. The local treatment on the inflamed joint 
should be given daily as well as the special treat- 
ments for the heart, liver, kidneys and abdomen. 

A good sweating three times each week is 
recommended. Bowels and kidneys must be 
kept quite active. Drink large quantities of 
water. Reduce diet very much, and let it be as 
near liquid as possible, of easily digestible kind. 
Rigidly abstain from all stimulants, liquors, to- 
bacco, tea, coffee, spices^ pastry, etc. 

The inflamed joint should be kept wrapped in 
warm flannels, or a thick coating of clay, — anti- 
phlogistin. 



MUSCULAR RHEU:\L\TISM. 

This trouble is the result of cold, exposure, 
draughts and fatigue, and is characterized by 
soreness and stift'ness of certain muscles, partic- 
ularly those of the neck, chest and small of the 
back, although any of the voluntary muscles may 
be the seat of the disease. 

For special treatment, see treatment for lum- 
bago and wry-neck, the chief treatments being a 
thorough manipulation and kneading of the mus- 
cles. The bowels and kidneys should be kept 
active. 



FIGURE 58. 

TREATING THE APPENDIX AND RIGHT OVARY. 

With the patient on her back, the knees drawn up and arms 
at sides, gently knead the tissues in the lower right side of the 
abdomen, always drawing upward toward the navel. Increase 
the pressure as the patient can bear it. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 137 
LUMBAGO. 



This is characterized by the steady pain in the 
small of the back. 

Stretch and soften the muscles on both sides 
of the spine where indicated by both hands, fig. 
33 ; flex the bent knees over the abdomen, fig. 76 ; 
stretch the latissimus dorsi muscle, fig. 52 ; give 
treatment, fig. 38, in this locality only ; give the 
bent knees springing of the spine, fig. 40; the 
rolling treatment, fig. 38 ; the figure 8 treatment, 
fig. 42; the swing, fig. 46; finishing with the 
spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat every other day. 

Drink plenty of water. Practice deep breath- 
ing. Exercise for five minutes twice each day 
in every way to stretch and relax the oft'ending 
contracted muscles, by twisting the body, touch- 
ing the floor with the fingers without bending 
the knees, by laying on the back and bringing 
the feet over the head, etc. Remove all stiffen- 
ing plasters. A Turkish bath once each week is 
recommended. 

Hot applications to the parts every night dur- 
ing the acute stage gives some relief. 

Abstain from all alcoholic drinks, tobacco, tea, 
coffee and spicy food. Avoid acids and fruits, 
starchy or sweet foods. Let the diet consist 
chiefly of green vegetables, like spinach, etc., and 
the quantity greatly reduced. 

See that bowels and kidnevs are active. 



138 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

STIFF NECK— WRY-NECK— TORTICOL- 
LIS. 

Thoroughly stretch and soften the spinal mus- 
cles between the shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; and all 
along the back of the neck, fig. 13; under the 
ear, fig. 12; and under the jaw, fig. 19; raise the 
collar bone, fig. 2^ ; depress the first rib, fig. 
26; stretch the neck, fig. 24; soften the tissues 
under the armpit, fig. 29 ; Hft the shoulder blades, 
fig. 43 ; and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat twice each day until cured. Avoid catch- 
ing cold. Keep the feet warm. 



DEFORMING RHEUMATISM— RHEUMA- 
TOID ARTHRITIS. 

This disease attacks women more than it does 
men, particularly between the age of thirty to 
forty years. Worry, grief, mental shock, over- 
work, exposure to cold and dampness, appear 
to be the exciting causes, resulting in morbid, 
deforming changes in the synovial membrane, 
cartilages and bone of the affected joints, in- 
cluding growths upon the bone itself, which 
interfere with movements of the joint. As a 
rule, one or two joints of the hand or wrist are 
first involved, then those of the knees and feet, 
and ultimately all the articulations may suffer. 

At first there is a slight swelling about the 
joint, and pain on movement. 'The pain is usually 
worse at night. The disease progresses irregu- 
larly ; for a week or a month there may be im- 




FIGURE 59. 
TREATING THE SIGMOID FLEXURE AND LEFT 

OVARY. 
With the patient on her back, the knees drawn up and arms at 
the sides. Gently knead the lower left side of the abdomen, al- 
ways drawing upward toward the navel. Increase the pressure as 
the patient can bear it. 



I4Q THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

provement, and then a renewal of the pain, 
swelHng and stiffness, and the joints become 
gradually deformed, and finally all motion of the 
joint may be lost and the unused muscles waste 
away. Knobby enlargements on the knuckles 
are common. 

If taken early, this trouble can be cured, but 
if years elapse before treatment is taken the de- 
formities in the joints cannot be entirely re- 
moved ; but the action can always be greatly im- 
proved and the usual helplessness removed, 
sometimes almost to the normal condition. 

Give the general treatment for inflammatory 
rheumatism. The affected joints must be 
stretched and softened in every way possible, the 
bones stretched apart, and the joints bent and 
straightened, gently, a little at each treatment. 
Instruct patient to endeavor to move the joints 
himself, between treatments, instead of allowing 
them to be idle and atrophy from disuse. 

Diet should be simple, nutritious and of an 
easily digestible kind. There is no objection to 
meat. Drink plenty of water. 

Treat three times each week. 



GOUT— RHEUMATIC GOUT— AMERICAN 
GOUT— PODAGRA— LITHIMIA. 
The cause of gout is unknown. The acute spell 
commonly begins in the early morning hours 
with intense, "squeezing" pain in the great toe. 
After daybreak the pain subsides, but becomes 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 141 

worse again at night. This is repeated for a 
month or more, and then an intermission of one 
or more months may occur before another acute 
spell occurs. Deposits of urates of soda form 
knobs about the joints. The joints of the feet 
and hands are first afifected. 

Give the general treatment for inflammatory 
rheumatism, and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 
51. Gently manipulate each affected joint to 
induce a free blood circulation about it, in order 
to carry the deposits of urates away from the 
joint, and reduce the inflammation. The de- 
formed joints should be gently manipulated and 
stretched apart, a little at each treatment. 

Particular attention must be given that the 
bowels and kidneys are active. A good perspira- 
tion should be induced, or a Turkish bath taken, 
twice per week. Drink plenty of water — two 
gallons each day. 

Diet should be greatly reduced in quantity. 
Avoid all meats, liquors, tobacco, tea, coffee, 
spices and pastry. All food should be simple, 
nearly liquid, and be easily digestible. 

Have the patient manipulate the affected joint 
occasionally between treatments. Treat every 
other day. 

Very few treatments will relieve the acute 
symptoms. The deformities and knobby deposits 
can be eliminated if the treatments are given 
regularly and continued long enough, and other 
instructions faithfully followed. 




FIGURE 6a 

INHIBITING THE SOLAR PLEXUS. 

With the patient on his back, knees well drawn up and arms 

at the sides. Make a steady pressure a little above and to the 

left of the navel, gradually increase the pressure and hold for 

one minute. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 143 



NEURALGIA. 

Neuralgia is a non-inflammatory irritation to 
nerves, and may be caused by many things : Car- 
bonic acid in impoverished blood ; abnormal sub- 
stances in the blood, like sugar in diabetes, urates 
in gout, etc. ; auto-poisoning from faulty diges- 
tion, constipation, etc. ; loss of general tone, weak- 
ness, anaemia ; decayed teeth ; tumors ; irritation 
from diseases of the uterus, ovaries, bowels, etc. ; 
mental excitement ; contractured muscles press- 
ing on nerves, etc. Any of these causes are 
greatly aggravated by recurring colds, damp- 
ness and atmospheric changes preceding storms. 

If there is any local cause or irritation, it must 
be remedied, — an ulcerated tooth, for instance. 

Neuralgia in any part of the body can be re- 
lieved by stretching and kneading the muscles in 
the immediate vicinity of the pain, continuing 
along the course of the nerve towards the spine. 
Also stretch the spinal muscles at the points in- 
dicated, viz.: For the head and heart, fig. 31 ; 
for the ribs, kidneys and abdomen, fig. 32 ; for 
the liver and abdomen, fig. 34, and for the gen- 
erative organs, fig. 35. 

Abstain from liquors, tobacco, tea, cofifee or 
other stimulants. Eat less food, and let it be 
mostly liquid and easily digestible. Drink plenty 
of water. You cannot give too much attention 
to deep breathing. 



144 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

SCIATICA— SCIATIC RHEUMATISM. 

This disease is a true neuralgia, generally 
caused by contractured muscles, which may have 
been started from an injury, dampness or ex- 
posure. The pain follows down the back of the 
leg. 

Thoroughly stretch the spinal muscles where 
indicated by the lower hand, fig. 33, and continue 
down to the end of the spine. Give treatments 
fig. 36, fig. 65, fig. 66, fig. 67; give the rolling 
motion, fig. 39 ; spring the spine with both knees 
bent, fig. 40; give the figure 8 treatment, fig. 42 ; 
rotate the leg, fig. yy ; bend both knees over the 
abdomen, fig. 76 ; give treatment fig. 75 ; knead 
the muscles of the leg, fig. 70, and under the 
knee, fig. 68 ; spread the knees against resistance, 
fig. 71 ; and the toes, fig. ^2 ; swing the spine, fig. 
46; and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat three times a week. 

Abstain from all stimulants. Eat simple foods 
in reduced quantities. Drink large quantities of 
water. 

Bowels and kidneys must be kept active. 

Use no plasters, Hniments or medicines. Exer- 
cise in every manner to give motion to the small 
of the back, by bending, twisting, touching the 
floor with the fingers without bending the knees, 
etc. One of the very best exercises is to lie 
upon the back and raise the leg overhead and 
twist it in every direction. 

From four to six weeks' treatment will cure 
any case. 



FIGURE 6i. 
INHIBITING THE LOWER BOWELS. 
With the patient on his back, knees well drawn up and arms 
at the sides. With the flat of the fingers of both hands placed 
low down on the abdomen, using considerable pressure, draw 
the bowels up toward the navel, and hold for several seconds. 
Repeat several times. 



146 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

DISEASES OF THE HEART. 

Inflammation of the Heart — Myocarditis — 

Endocarditis — Pericarditis. 

Any of these may follow some other disease 
like scarlet fever and rheumatism, but occa- 
sionally may be caused by a slipped rib, straining, 
etc. 

Particular attention must be given to the 
primary disease, and to any displaced ribs that 
may exist. 

Send for an osteopath. 

Give treatment same as for heart palpitation. 
Patient should be very quiet, eat sparingly of 
plain, nutritious and easily digestible food. Ab- 
stain from stimulants of every kind. Drink 
plenty of water. Practice deep breathing. 



Irregular Heart — Weak Heart — Sinking 
Spells— Poor Circulation — Missed Heart 
Beat — Tobacco Heart — Slow Heart. 
As there are several different causes for these 
manifestations, the safest course is to consult 
an osteopath as soon as possible. Considerable 
benefit may be derived by the following treat- 
ment : — Stretch and loosen all the spinal muscles 
between the upper half of the shoulder blades, fig. 
31; back of the neck, fig. 13; in front of the 
neck, fig. 20; inhibit the vagus nerve, fig. 21; 
raise the collar bone, fig. 27 ; depress the first 
rib, fig. 26 ; raise all the other ribs, fig. 47 ; give 
a thorough kneading of the abdomen, fig. 53. If 
there is anv other disease it must be cured, 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 147 

Eat less and let it be simple, nutritious, easily 
digestible food. Practice deep breathing per- 
sistently. Avoid all stimulants, liquors, beer, 
tobacco, tea, coffee. Live very quietly. 



Neuralgia of the Heart — Angina Pectoris. 

To relieve the paroxysm, give the same treat- 
ment as for palpitation, giving particular atten- 
tion to raising the ribs, fig. 47. As this spas- 
modic pain is only the symptom of some other, 
perhaps dangerous, trouble, the patient should 
see an osteopath for further treatments after the 
paroxysm is over. 

The patient should lead a quiet life. 



Palpitation of the Heart — Rapid Heart — 
Tachycardia. 

Rapid heart is usually due to some irritation to 
the sympathetic nerves at the spine, between the 
shoulder blades, or to a pressure on the vagus 
nerve in front of the neck. The latter may be 
caused by a depressed collar bone, or muscular 
contractures. The sympathetic nerves may be 
irritated by pressure of the spinal bones or by 
muscular contractures. The exciting causes are 
many, excitement, over-exertion, alcoholism, 
grippe, injuries, etc. 

Lay the patient on his back and loosen the 
clothing about the chest and neck. Press firmly, 
and hold for a minute, where indicated by the 
upper hand, fig. 31 ; inhibit the inferior cervical 




FIGURE 62. 
LOCATIOX OF THE APPENDIX. 
In the illustration the finger is pressing over the appendix. 
In appendicitis this spot is hard, hot and exceedingly painful to 
the touch. 

The appendix is midway on a line from the navel to the near- 
est edge of the hip bone. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 149 

ganglion, fig. 16. Repeat both these inhibiting 
movements three or four times. Stimulate the 
vagus nerve, fig. 22 ; raise the collar bone, fig. 
2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; raise the other 
ribs, fig. 47 ; and give a slow, deep kneading of 
the abdomen, fig. 53. 

Constipation, uterine troubles or other exist- 
ing ailments must be cured. 

Avoid mental and physical excitement, run- 
ning, climbing, etc. Practice deep breathing. 
Drink plenty of water. Reduce the diet. Use 
no stimulants, tobacco, tea, coffee, etc. 

In severe cases a bag of ice, or cold cloths, may 
be applied over the heart. 

From one to three months' treatments are 
necessarv to cure. 



V^\LVULAR Heart Diseases — Enlarged Heart 
— Hypertrophied Heart — Fatty Heart. 

Valvular heart diseases are, generally, caused 
by the poisons in the blood during rheumatism, 
diphtheria, scarlet fever and other infectious dis- 
eases. 

Growths and thickenings on, or erosions and 
perforations of, the valves of the heart, prevent 
sufficient blood being pumped into the arteries, 
resulting in poor circulation, general venous 
stagnation and dropsy. Sometimes sudden death 
results from these conditions. The deformed 
condition of the heart valves can never be re- 
paired, but much can be done to promote circu- 
lation, reduce the dropsy, and make the patient 
comfortable generally and prolong life. 



I50 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

For the specific treatment of these diseases an 
osteopath should be consulted. 

Live very quietly, preferably in the open air. 
Never hurry. Avoid mental excitement. Use 
no stimulants. Diet should be light, simple and 
of an easily digestible kind. 



SPINAL CORD PARALYSIS. 

Locomotor Ataxia — Paraplegia — Shaking 

Palsy — Myelitis — Creeping Paralysis. 

If treated in time, these cases can be cured. 
Old chronic cases are always greatly benefited, 
but usually stop short of a complete cure. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, in- 
cluding the back of the neck, fig. 13; stretch the 
neck, fig. 24 ; spring the spine the entire length, 
fig. 44 ; swing the spine, fig. 46 ; give the figure 
8 twist, fig. 42 ; draw the spine towards you from 
opposite side, fig. 38 ; give the rolling treatment, 
fig. 39 ; the knee bent springing of the spine, fig. 
40; the elbow push, fig. 41; lift the shoulder 
blades, fig. 43 ; rotate the legs, fig. yj ; spread 
the knees against resistance, fig. 71 ; knead the 
abdomen, fig. 53, and finish with the spinal tonic, 

fig- 51- 

When the legs or arms are afifected, they must 
be given special treatment, twisting, pulling, 
kneading and stretching the joints in every direc- 
tion. 

Bladder weakness should receive proper treat- 
ment, same as for bed-wetting. 

All stimulants, liquors, tobacco, etc., are pro- 
hibited. 




FIGURE 63. 
IXHIBITIXG THE SACRAL NERVES. 
With the patient lying face downward. With the lingers of o ^e 
h-^nd press hard upon the sacrum, into the depression on each side 
of the center, while with the other hand the legs are lifted up and 
held for a minute. Move the fingers an inch lower to the next 
pair of depressions and treat the same way. Also treat the third 
set of the depressions in the same manner. 



152 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

The patient should endeavor to exercise the 
afflicted parts some each day. The spinal tonic, 
fig. 51, and the spinal swing, .fig. 46, should be 
given daily. 

Give a full treatment every other day. 

Sleep face downward as much as possible, 
never on the back. 

Some case:^ are cured in two or three months, 
while other will require a year or more. 



INSANITY — DESPONDENCY — MELAN- 
CHOLY—HORRORS. 

Some wonderful cures have been made by 
osteopaths in insanity cases. 

The trouble generally lies with some interfer- 
ence to the blood circulation to the head, or 
pressure upon the spinal cord, and the chief point 
of interference is usually in the neck. When a 
decided dislocation or twist of the neck exists, 
an osteopath should be called, as the treatment 
requires delicate skill. 

In melancholy and despondency there is a gen- 
eral weakness in the system, for which following 
treatments will soon give happy results. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, par- 
ticularly between the shoulders, fig. 31 ; also back 
of the neck, fig. 13, particularly close to the skull ; 
beneath the ear, fig. 12; sides and front of the 
neck, fig. 20; stretch the neck, fig. 24; raise the 
collar bone, fig. 2J ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; 
raise all the other ribs, fig. 47; knead the abdo- 
men, iig. 53 ; and finish with the spinal tonic, 
fig. 51- 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 153 

If there is any female disease it must be cured. 
Constipation, liver, kidney or other disease must 
be cured. 

Give patient light, interesting and pleasant oc- 
cupation, and plenty of outdoor sunshine, if it 
is possible. 

Sleep face downward as much as possible, 
never on the back. 



NERVOUS PROSTRATION— NEURAS- 
THENIA. 

If there is any disease of the generative organs, 
kidneys, liver, heart or bowels, it must be cured. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; and 
the swing for entire length of the spine, fig. 46; 
stretch the muscles back of the neck, fig. 13, 
particularly close up to the skull; under the ear, 
fig. 12 ; front of the neck, fig. 20; raise the collar 
bone, fig. 2y\ depress the first rib, fig. 26; raise 
all other ribs, fig. 47 ; raise the shoulder blades, 
fig. 43 ; spread the ribs, fig. 28 ; thoroughly knead 
the entire abdomen, fig. 53 ; under the right ribs, 
fig- 55 i under the left ribs, fig. 57; and finish 
with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat daily for one week; afterwards every 
other day only. 

The patient must avoid overwork, mental or 
physical, excitement or worry, or other causes 
of drain upon his vitality. He should be fur- 
nished with cheerful companions, comic litera- 
ture and pleasant sights. A camera or other 
interesting light outdoor occupation cannot be 
improved upon. 

Diet should be liquid for three- or four days, 




FIGURE 64. 
TREATMENT FOR SUPPRESSED MENSES. 
With the patient lying face downward. Place one hand flat 
upon the sacrum, and with the other closed fist strike it a sharp 
hard blow, once only. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 155 

then give a moderate quantity of simple, nutri- 
tious food. 

Sleep face downward as much as possible, 
never on the back. 

Drink plenty water. 



DISEASES OF THE SKIX— ECZEMA- 
BLACKHEADS— PIMPLES. 

Imperfect circulation, impure blood, constipa- 
tion and improper diet are the causes of skin 
diseases. See treatment for constipation. 

If the skin trouble is on the face, head or 
neck, relax all the spinal muscles between the 
shoulder blades, fig. 31 ; back of the neck, fig. 13 ; 
under the ear, fig. 12 ; under the jaw, fig. 19 ; side 
and front of the neck, fig. 20 ; raise the collar- 
bone, fig. 2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; knead 
deep in the ampit, fig. 29 ; stretch the neck, fig. 
24 ; treat the brachial plexus, fig. 30 ; open and 
close the jaw^s against resistance, fig. Ti and fig. 
23; shake the liver, fig. 55 ; shake the spleen, fig. 
57 ; knead the abdomen, fig. 53 ; and finish with 
the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

If the eruption is on the legs in addition to 
the above treatment, rotate the legs, fig. yy ; knead 
back of the knee, fig. 68; free the blood vessels 
to the legs, fig. 78 ; and knead in the groin, fig. 69. 

Thoroughly knead the tissues around the erup- 
tion, but do not pinch or let the fingers slip over 
the skin. 

Blackheads should be squeezed out w^ith a 
w^atch key. Pimples should be opened with a 
clean needle and squeezed out. Raw places, like 
eczema, should be dusted with borated talcum 



156 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

powder; use as little water as possible on ecze- 
matic surfaces. Take full, warm baths, followed 
by friction, three times per week. Take moder- 
ate open air exercise. Be in sunshine as much 
as possible. Bowels must act quite freely all the 
time. Drink large quantities of water. 

Diet is very important. Eat only plain food, 
lean meats, fish, porridge, toast, stale bread, rice, 
spinach, lettuce, milk, etc. Avoid liquors, stim- 
ulants, tobacco, fat meats, oily foods, raw fruits, 
sweets, pastries, rich or highly seasoned foods, 
wine, tea, cofifee, hot bread, pancakes or gravies. 

One to several months' treatment will effect a 
cure. 



PERSPIRATION TREATMENT. 

To induce perspiration first thoroughly stretch 
the muscles of the back of the neck, fig. 13, and 
between the shoulders, fig. 31. 

Now quickly put the patient into a warm bed ; 
give him a glass of hot lemonade or water to 
drink; surround him wnth bottles of hot water; 
then apply, alternately, first hot, then cold, and 
then hot again, only these three changes, wet 
cloths to the middle of the spine, where indi- 
cated in fig. 34, and cover the patient well. 

As soon as perspiration ceases, give a brisk 
skin rubbing under the covers, and change the 
wet clothes for dry, warm ones. Remove all 
the heating bottles and let the patient lay quietly 
for an hour or more. 

Extra precaution must be exercised to prevent 
chilling or taking cold. 




FIGURE 65. 

STRETCHING THE PERIFORMIS FOR SCIATICA. 

With the patient on his back. With one hand press hrmly 

upon the front margin of the hip bone, while with the other hand 

you raise and stretch the leg across the body as far as possible. 

Repeat several times. 



158 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



EXCESSIVE PERSPIRATION — OFFEN- 
SIVE PERSPIRATION. 

In some people perspiration is excessive on 
various parts of the body, especially in the palms 
of the hand, soles of the feet, in the armpit, 
around the genitals, on the face or scalp. Some- 
times the odor from this perspiration is very 
offensive. 

The cause is a disorder of the vaso-motor 
nerves, from some irritation to the spinal nerve 
centers. There is usually a general weakness in 
the body from some other diseases. 

Extreme cleanHness is necessary. After 
washing and drying the parts thoroughly, use a 
lotion of permanganate of potash, which can be 
had in two or three grain tablets ; dissolve one in 
enough water to mxake a wine-colored solution. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37. If 
the trouble is in the feet, give treatment fig. 79, 
and fig. 68, and rotate the legs, fig. yy. Free 
the blood vessels to the legs, fig. 78 ; and give 
"an €xtra thorough kneading of spine for the legs, 
.fig. 33, on both sides. 

If the trouble is about the genitals, stretch the 
spinal muscles, fig. 35, and knead the lower abdo- 
men, fig. 53. If the trouble is in the armpits, 
hands or head, give treatments fig. 31, fig. 13, 
fig. 50 and fig. 29. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 159 



ENLARGED SPLEEN — LEUKEMIA — 
SPLENITIS— HODGKIN'S DISEASE. 

In these diseases there is a great change in the 
proportion of white and red corpuscles in the 
blood ; the spleen and lymphatic glands are en- 
larged ; the liver also enlarges some ; the blood is 
pale ; the patient grows progressively weaker. 

If taken in time, health is soon restored by 
proper treatment. But after the patient becomes 
too weak, it is a hard disease to combat, and re- 
quires the careful, persistent co-operation of the 
patient and physician to gradually build up the 
system and eliminate the poison of the lymph 
glands. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, with 
particular attention, on the left side, to the spleen, 
fig. 32, and for the kidneys, on both sides, fig. 34 ; 
back of the neck, fig. 13; under the ear, fig. 12; 
under the chin and jaws, fig. 19; sides and front 
of neck, fig. 20 ; deep in the armpits, fig. 29 ; 
raise the collarbone, fig. 2j ; depress the first 
rib, fig. 26 ; move the other ribs up, fig. 47, and 
down, fig. 48 ; knead the abdomen, fig. 53 ; shake 
the liver, fig. 55 ; knead under the left ribs, care- 
fully and thoroughly, fig. 57. Knead well the 
congested glands that may be in the neck, arm- 
pits and groins. Treat the spleen, fig. 49, and fin- 
ish the treatment with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat every other day. From one to three 
months is necessary to cure. 

Drink a glass of water every hour. Eat mod- 
rately of simple, easily digestible food. Practice 




FIGURE 66. 
RELAXING THE ABDUCTOR MUSCLES OF THE LEG. 
With the patient on his side, with one hand press hard upon 
the hip while Hfting the leg up with the other hand, hold for a 
minute. Repeat several times. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH i6i 

deep breathing, through the nose, persistently. 
Avoid fatigue. Take sunbaths for the back, pro- 
tecting the head from the sun's rays. Take an 
ordinary tepid bath one day and a Turkish bath 
the next day. Bowels must be free, and par- 
ticular care must be taken that free urination is 
not interrupted. 

The poison in the blood, glands and spleen can 
only be eliminated from the system through the 
lungs, skin and kidneys, and these must be kept 
in perfect working order. 



GENERAL DEBILITY. 
ANAEMIA— BLOODLESSNESS. 

If there is constipation, female troubles, or any 
other disease, special treatments must be given 
for these affections. 

Give general spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; back of 
the neck, fig. 13 ; raise the ribs, fig, 47; raise the 
collarbone, fig. 2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; 
raise the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; knead the abdo- 
ment, fig. 53 ; under the right ribs for the liver, 
fig. 55 ; under the left ribs for the spleen, fig. 57 ; 
give the swing for the entire length of the spine, 
fig. 46; and finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat every other day. 

Rest for an hour after the treatment. Take 
sunbaths for the spine, but protect the head from 
the sun by a board, or otherwise. Take plenty 
of outdoor exercise, and walks, but never so 
much as to cause fatigue. Persistently practice 
deep breathing, Drink plenty water. Abstain 



i62 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

from all stimulants, liquors, beer, tobacco, tea, 
coffee, fat meats, pies, pastry, spices, pancakes 
or hard-boiled eggs. Eat nothing whatever the 
first two days ; then give plain, nutritious and 
easily digestible food in reduced quantity. Pro- 
vide the patient wnth a camera or some other in- 
teresting light outdoor occupation. 
Take full, tepid bath twice each week. 



OBESITY— CORPULENCE. 

This is a disorder of nutrition, in which the 
fat of the food is imperfectly oxygenized in the 
blood, and is not assimilated in building up tissue, 
but is deposited between the layers of tissue in 
different parts of the body. 

Heredity is the chief predisposing cause. 
Over-feeding, over-drinking and too little exer- 
cise are the chief factors in the production of 
obesity. To this should be added alcohol, which 
injures the functioning powers of tissue cells. 

Fat is apt to accumulate after a severe hem- 
orrhage. The least production of fat is between 
fifteen and twenty years ; the most between forty- 
five and sixty. The fat is lost in old age and is 
unknown at ninety years. The too great ac- 
cumulation of fat results in heart enlargement, 
palpitation, shortness of breath, dizziness, sharp 
pains at the heart, asthma, dropsy, gout and dia- 
betes. Surgical operations on fat people are al- 
ways very dangerous. 

Give a general spin-l treatment, fig. 37, with 
particular attention ^o the heart, fig. 31 ; stom- 
ach, fig. 32 ; liver ar_: kidneys, fig. 34; stretch the 




FIGURE 67. 
STRETCHING THE SCIATIC XERVE. 
With the patient on his back, raise the leg at right angles to 
the body, supporting it with the shoulder while pressing down 
upon the knee. Repeat several times. 



i64 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

neck, fig. 24 ; stretch the muscles of the neck, 
particularly the lower part, fig. 13, and on the 
sides and front of the neck, fig. 20 ; raise the col- 
larbone, fig. 2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; 
raise the other ribs, fig. 47 ; lift the shoulder 
blades, fig. 43, and work in the armpit, fig. 29. 
Knead the entire abdomen, fig. 53, particularly 
over the stomach, fig. 54 ; under the right ribs, 
fig. 55, and the left ribs, fig. 57. Treat beneath 
the knees, fig. 68 ; bend the knees, fig. 76 ; spring 
the upper spine, fig. 44, and finish by a hard, 
snappy spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Diet must be reduced fully one-half. Eat 
three times each day, but very little at a time. 
An adult should eat less than usually is eaten by 
a ten-year-old child. Abstain, absolutely, from 
sweets and starchy foods, like potatoes, beets, 
parsnips, rice, puddings. There is less objec- 
tion to eating fats ; still, veal and pork should 
not be eaten. Eat all kinds of green vegetables 
that grow above ground, lean meats, eggs, fish, 
oysters, sour fruits without sugar, tea or cofifee 
without sugar. No beers, liquors or wine. Eat 
only one kind of food at a meal, and be sure that 
every morsel is thoroughly masticated before 
being swallowed. Eat slowly. 

Take warm baths twice each week, and a full 
Turkish bath, or steam bath, once each week. 
Exercise regularly and vigorously for fifteen 
minutes, mornings and evenings, bending and 
twisting in motions that afifect the abdomen par- 
ticularly. If faithfully carried out, this treatment 
will reduce superfluous fat from ten to twenty 
pounds each month. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 165 



LEANNESS— HOW TO BE PLUMP— HOW 

TO DEVELOP ANY PART OF 

THE BODY. 

The first thing necessary is a healthy body. If 
there is any disease it must be cured. It is use- 
less to try to gain flesh if there is dyspepsia, liver 
or nervous trouble, or if the patient worries, gets 
excited, is harrassed, or gets nervous. 

Sleep not less than ten hours — twelve hours is 
better — out of every twenty-four. But use no 
narcotics to induce sleep. 

Live outdoors as much as possible, but indulge 
in no violent exercise. Be indolent and slow of 
motion ; but, on the other hand, do not be con- 
tinually sitting. Do something, but do it quietly 
and deliberately. Slow walking is always good 
and wholesome. 

Diet should be liberal and frequent, and should 
consist of foods containing sugar and starch. All 
vegetables that grow under ground, also corn, 
beans, peas, and pumpkin ; all fruits served with 
sugar ; all kinds of farinaceous foods, macaroni, 
rice, sago, puddings, desserts, cakes, milk, cream, 
ice cream and oysters. 

Any special part of the body, as the neck or 
breasts, can be developed by a daily inunction of 
a tablespoonful scented cod liver oil for each 
breast, massaged into the skin with the hand, 
using a circular motion, until it is completely ab- 
sorbed, leaving no greasy surface. If daily prac- 
ticed, a decided plumping will be noticed in a 
month. But the efifect is only transient, the in- 
unction of the cod liver oil, or cocoa butter, must 




FIGURE 6?, 
TREAIIXG THE POPLl lEAL SPACE. 
With the patient on his back, thoroughly work the tissues be 
neath the bent knee for two minutes. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 167 

be kept up to retain the plump form. Perma- 
nent development of any part of the body can 
be accomplished by following the regimen as to 
living, and by judicious and systematic exercise 
and manipulations. Any part of the body can 
thus be built up and strengthened. Prize fighters 
understand this, but it takes time, and all other 
conditions as to manner of living must be strictly 
and persistently adhered to. For a building up 
treatment, take the spinal tonic, fig. 51, three 
times per week. 



HEMORRHAGES FROM LUNGS, STOM- 
ACH, THROAT, MOUTH AND CUTS. 
Blood from the arteries flows with forcible 
spurts, and is bright scarlet in color. Blood from 
veins flows in a continuous stream, and is dark 
or purple in color. 

Blood from the lungs is scarlet and frothy. 
Blood from the stomach is dark in color, may 
be mixed with food, sometimes is coagulated, or 
looks like coffee grounds, and is acid. 

Blood from the throat or mouth is bright, but 
not frothy. 

In severe hemorrhage, promptly send for an 
osteopath. If from a cut artery, have the patient 
in a recumbent position and absolutely quiet. 
Place the bleeding parts together in proper posi- 
tion. Apply pressure with the thumb to the 
wound itself, while preparations are being made 
to apply compression upon the artery between 



i68 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

the wound and the heart. This is accomphshed 
with a bandage, handkerchief, etc., which, if pos- 
sible, should be over a bone near the wound, 
where the pulsating artery will indicate the place 
where the most pressure should be applied by a 
piece of wood or another hard substance under 
the bandage. 

If from a cut z'ciii, loosen all tight clothing 
around neck, chest, etc. Remove garters, corsets, 
etc. Elevate the bleeding part above the heart. 
Treat same as for arteries, but the tight band- 
age must be placed on the side away from the 
heart, the wound remaining between the heart 
and the bandage. 

If from the lungs or stomach, keep patient in 
a reclining position. Give the patient ice to 
suck, pinch of salt to eat. Apply cold cloth to 
the chest. Stimulate the vagus, fig. 22 ; press 
steadily on each side of the spine where indicated 
for heart and lungs, fig. 31 ; give a deep, slow 
kneading of the abdomen, fig. 53 and apply 
heat to the feet. 

NOSE BLEED. 

Give the compressing treatment on chin and 
lip, fig. 9. If this is not sufficient, with the thumb 
press hard on each side of the nose at inner cor- 
ners of the eye, fig. 6. 

These treatments, if persistently applied, will 
stop any case of nose bleeding. If the nose bleed- 
ing is habitual, there is a weakness in the body 
somewhere which must be corrected and the 
system built up. 




FIGURE Cg. 
FREEING THE SAPtlENOUS OPENING. . 
With the patient on his back, and the knee ben:, stretch and 
soften all the muscles ni the groin, as shown m the illustration. 



ijo THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

PUERPERAL HE.MORRHAGE 
AT CHILD-BIRTH. 

This dangerous flooding that sometimes oc- 
curs soon after child-birth can be quickly stopped 
by compressing the aorta, thus cutting off the 
supply of blood to the parts. 

Send quickly for the doctor. 

Press hard and deep upon the abdomen, a half 
inch below, and a little to the left of the naval, 
where, by deep pressure, the aorta may be felt 
pulsating. It must be pressed firmly against the 
back-bone for several minutes, until the hemor- 
rhage stops and the necessary clot forms, then 
gradually and slowly remove the pressure. If 
carefully done the hemorrhage can be stopped 
and the patient's life saved before the arrival 
of the phvsician. 

RICKETS. 

Improper foods and unsuitable hygienic sur- 
roundings are the chief predisposing, weakening 
causes of this disease. A large proportion of 
rickety children show signs of the disease during 
the first year of life. The greatest development 
is noticeable the second year. The disease sel- 
dom begins after the third year. The eft'ect of 
malnutrition is chiefly upon the bones, which 
are light, fragile, soft and porous, and there 
is an irregular development of the bones, and 
the result is deformities. 

The earliest symptoms are restlessness at night, 
sweating of the head, and a peculiar beading of 
the ribs, in front. Small soft spots sometimes 
are found at the back of the cranium. In time 
the back of the head has a square appearance. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 171 

The chest may become deformed into the ''barrel 
chest," the "funnel breast," etc. The spinal col- 
umn is weak and has a tendency to curvature, 
particularly in the upright position, which con- 
dition seems to disappear when lying down. This 
curvature is not sharp and angular as in tuber- 
cular kyphosis, but is a rounded bow form. 
There may be any kind of bony deformities in 
any part of the body, bowed legs, or arms, etc. 

The prevention of the disease is in feeding the 
child from the breast, if possible. If the mother 
is not able to do this, feed the child on pasteur- 
ized cow's milk. Plenty of fresh air and abso- 
lutely clean surroundings are imperative. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, also 
back part of the neck, fig. 13; under the ear, fig. 
12; under the jaw, fig. 19; on sides and front of 
the neck, fig. 20 ; raise the collar bone, fig. 27 ; 
depress the first rib, fig 26 ; raise all other ribs, 
fig. 47 ; lift the shoulder blades, fig. 43 ; knead 
the abdomen, fig. 53 ; treat the legs, fig. 'jy and 
finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat three times a week. 

If any deformity exists special treatments 
should be given to correct it. This cannot be 
done safely by an amateur. An osteopath should 
be called. 

Diet is important. Babes should have the 
mother's milk. If this is impossible cows' milk 
diluted with lime water is a safe substitute. 
Sometimes, when the mother is afflicted with 
some debilitating disease, she should not nurse 
the babe. After weaning, the child may be fed 
on milk diluted with barley broth. Give no 




FIGURE 70. 
KNEADING THE MUSCLES OF THE LEG. 
With the patient on his back, thoroughly stretch the muscles 
of the entire leg. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 173 

starchy food of any kind. Later, give meat 
broths, and occasionally pea broth or bean broth. 
Peas and beans contain considerable lime which 
is needed to build up the bones. Soft eggs may 
next be added to the menu. Cod liver oil should 
be given as soon as the stomach will tolerate it. 
Older children should eat plenty butter with 
bread, cream, cooked fruits, beans, peas, meats 
and veg^etables. 

Babies should be bathed frequently, which may 
help to prevent skin eruptions. The child should 
not be allowed to lie long in one position and 
should be out in the sunshine as much as possi- 
ble. 



DROPSY— ASCITES. 
Particular attention must be given to any 
disease that may exist of the heart, liver or kid- 
neys, which must be cured. Give a thorough 
rectal, warm water enema. Give a general spinal 
treatment, fig. 37; with particular attention to 
the kidneys, fig. 32 ; the liver, fig. 34 ; and the 
heart, fig. 31. KneaJ the muscles of the parts 
affected, alway drawing towards the center of 
the body. With the patient lying on his side 
knead the abdomen thoroughly, always drawing 
and lifting upwards from the pubic bone towards 
the navel. Treat other side in the same manner. 
Finish with the spinal tonic, fig. 51. Give the 
treatment for inducing perspiration. Drink 
plenty water. Reduce the amount of food eaten 
and let it be of an easily digestible kind. 



1/4 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



GOITRE. 

The cause of goitre is a predisposing weakness 
in the blood and lymph vessels of the thyroid 
gland, and interference with the vaso-motor 
nerve. The exciting causes are chiefly mental 
emotions, sexual excitement and puberty. Some 
varieties of goitre are caused by drinking cer- 
tain waters. Stiff collars stop blood circulation 
and frequently cause it. Extirpation of the 
goitre results in imbecility, cretinism. 

Raise the collar bone, fig. 2j ; depress the first 
rib, fig. 26 ; thoroughly stretch the spinal muscles 
l)etween the upper part of the shoulder' blades, 
fig. 31 ; and the lower part of the neck, fig. 30, 
close to the skull, fig. 13 ; under the arm, fig. 12; 
on side and front of neck, fig. 20. Endeavor to 
empty the goitre by gentle pressure and kneading 
from the goitre downward under the collar bone. 
Give a thorough kneading deep under the arm- 
pit, fig. 29. In exophthalmic goitre, when the 
eyes are protruding, give the eye treatment, fig. 
I and 2 ; and give treatment, fig. 50. See that 
the clothing is always quite loose around the 
neck and collarbone. 

Painting the goitre with iodine once each week 
is the medical treatment. 

Treat every other day. Several months are 
required to cure. Old and very hard goitres 
may not be cured by any treatment. 




FIGURE 71. 
SPREADING KXEES AGAINST RESISTANCE 
With the patient on his back the legs well drawn up. Have 
him spread the knees apart while you are retarding the move- 
ment with some force. Next, reverse the movement by havmg 
the patient close the knee against your resistance. Then force 
his knees apart while he resists, and finally close his knees to- 
gether against his resistance. 



176 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



SPRAINDED ANKLE— SPRAINS IN 
GENERAL. 

Remove all plasters and bandages at once, 
which only retard the blood circulation. Begin 
by gently kneading the muscles above the sprain, 
and gradually working towards the sprained 
joint, which must be kneaded, pulled and turned 
in every possible direction; work each joint and 
bone separately until perfect pliability is attained. 
The object is to get a good blood circulation, to 
carry ofif the congested blood and lymph, and 
with fresh blood to quickly build up the bruised 
and strained tissues, at the same time releasing 
any nerves that are causing pain by being pinch- 
ed between the bones. Give treatment, fig. 79. 
The treatment should be begun very gently, but, 
as the patient is able to bear it, the kneading and 
twisting is made deeper and harder, until every 
possible normal motion is attained. Particular 
attention must be given to the tender spots, 
pressing the thumb of one hand hard on the 
spot while twisting the foot with the other hand. 
A treatment may last an hour or even much long- 
er, but is very effective, one or two treatments 
being sufficient to cure any case that by the band- 
age method would linger for a month or two. 
Sprains in any part of the body are treated in the 
same manner. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 177 

COLD FEET. 

If there is heart trouble, it must be attended 
to. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37 ; give 
the treatment for the legs, fig. yy ; spread knees 
against resistance, fig. 71 ; knead the muscles 
of the entire leg, fig. 70 ; treat the ankles, fig. 79 ; 
and free the blood vessels to the legs, fig. y'i. 

Practice deep breathing. Walk rapidly at ev- 
ery opportunity. Bathe feet in warm water be- 
fore retiring. 



HICCOUGH. 

Is caused by an irritation of the phrenic nerve. 

Spread the ribs, fig. 28 and inhibit the phrenic 
nerve, fig. 14. Repeat several times until re- 
lieved. 



CRAMPS, IN THE LEGS. 

Give treatment, fig. 75 ; relax the abductor 
muscles, fig. 66 ; inhibit the sacrum by steady 
pressure, fig. 63. Give the rotating leg treat- 
ment, fig. yy ; stretch the sciatic nerve, fig. 67 ; 
knead under the knee, fig. 68 ; knead all the 
muscles of the leg, fig. 70; and finish with the 
spinal tonic, fig. 51. Stand on the tips of the 
toes. 

One treatment will relieve. Give treatments 
three times eack week to prevent recurrence. 




FIGURE 'j2. 
SPREADING TOES AGAINST RESISTANCE. 
With the patient on his back the legs extended. Have him 
spread the toes apart while you are retarding the movement with 
a little force. Now reverse the movement, by having the patient 
close the toes together against your resistance. Next, you spread 
his toes w^hile he resists, and finally close his toes together while 
he, resists. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 179 



DROWNING— CHOKING, ASPHYXIA, 

HANGING, INHALING GASES, 

ETC 

Send at once for an osteopath, blankets and 
dry clothing. In the meantime, immediately 
treat the patient on the spot, by first restoring 
the breathing as follows : Do not delay, loosen 
all clothing about neck, chest and abdomen, 
loosen suspenders. Place the patient face down- 
wards with a roll of clothing under the chest 
and abdomen, with one of his arms under the 
forehead, to keep his mouth off the ground, now 
press firmly on his back three times, holding for 
five seconds each time, to clear the water out of 
the lungs. Now quickly turn him on his back 
with the roll of clothing under his shoulders, al- 
lowing the head to fall back. Draw forward the 
patient's tongue with a handkerchief and keep 
it projected beyond the lips by a string, or an 
assistant can hold it. Now kneeling at the pa- 
tient's head, grasp the arms just above the el- 
bows, and draw the arms steadily and gently 
above the head and keep them stretched upwards 
for one second, then turn down the patient's 
arms and press them gently and firmly for one 
second against the sides of the chest. The entire 
movement should require four seconds. Repeat, 
continually for at least an hour, before giving 
up. While this is being done, if there are as- 
asistants, they may excite the nostrils with snuff 
or smelling salts, or tickle the throat with a 
feather, also rub the face and chest briskly. 

While you are still w^orking at the artificial 



i8o THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

respirations, assistants may strip the wet cloth- 
ing, replacing them with warm ones, their own 
will do. Dry the patient's hands and feet. After 
breathing has been restored, promote w^armth 
and circulation. Wrap the patient with dry, 
warm blankets. Have an assistant rub the limbs 
upwards, energetically, with w^arm flannels, un- 
der the blankets, applying bottles of hot water 
around the limbs and feet. 

Disturbing the patient as little as possible, give 
a good treatment between the shoulder blades, 
fig. 31 ; back of the entire neck, fig. 13 ; and front 
of the neck, fig. 20. With the hands upon his 
chest, with a circular motion, gently but thor- 
oughly stimulate the tissues between the skin 
and ribs until quite warm. Give a general spinal 
treatment over entire spine, fig. 37. Give patient 
a drink of hot cofifee or whiskey and let him sleep, 
but watch that the breathing does not stop. 

Do not lose time in preparations but perform 
the artificial respiration as soon as possible. Do 
not allow the tongue to fall down the throat. If 
you are alone have the patient face downward, to 
keep the tongue from preventing the air entering 
his lungs, while you are doing the rhythmical 
arm raising motions. 

Asphyxiation from any other cause, like chok- 
ing, hanging, breathing gases, is treated in the 
same manner. Care must be taken to first re- 
move the cause. Give the patient fresh air. Re- 
move anything that may be in the mouth and 
proceed with the artificial respiration move- 
ments. 




FIGURE iz. 
STRETCHING THE SHOULDER JOINT. 
With the patient on his side, place one arm deep under his 
arm pit while with the other hand you bend his arm down over 
it with some pressure. 



i82 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

LIGHTNING STROKE, ELECTRIC SHOCK. 

A lightning stroke usually results in some kind 
of paralysis. Most of these are cured if treated 
soon after the stroke. Treatment is same as for 
paralysis from other causes. 

For the immediate effects of the lightning, 
loosen all tight clothing, and if there is any dif- 
ficulty with the breathing, at once resort to arti- 
ficial respiration, the same as for drowning. 
When respiration has been restored give a good 
spinal treatment, fig. 37, particularly between the 
shoulder blades and back of the neck. After- 
wards, if there is paralysis it must be regularly 
treated. 

In electric shock, before touching the sufferer 
or any wire or other metal near him, be sure to 
protect yourself with a pair of rubber gloves, or 
wrap a dry mackintosh around your hand. Do 
not touch him or the wire with anything, or any 
part of your person not protected by the rubber. 
When there is no rubber handy a bottle may be 
used to push the wire away and break the con- 
nection, or another wire or metal may be thrown, 
not laid, across the two offending wires to ''short 
circuit." After protecting yourself, pull the pa- 
tient out of danger and treat same as for light- 
ning stroke. 



SUN STROKE— HEAT EXHAUSTION. 
In sunstroke there is a very high temperature 
of the body, 106 to 115 degrees. Vivid skin, no 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 183 

perspiration, and unconsciousness. Prompt treat- 
ment to reduce the body temperature is impera- 
tive. 

Place the patient in the shade, loosen clothing, 
and apply ice to the head, spine and surface of 
the body. If ice cannot be had use cold water. 
Immersing the entire body in a bath tub of water 
and ice is very good. Keep the head covered 
completely with crushed ice. As soon as the body 
temperature has been reduced relax all the spinal 
muscles, fig. ^y, giving particular attention to 
the back of the neck ; high up close to the skull, 
fig. 13; under the ear, fig. 12; sides and front 
of the neck, fig. 20 Inhibit the superior cer- 
vical ganglion, fig. 15. Stimulate the vagus 
nerve, fig. 22. Press firmly for two m inutes 
where indicated by both hands, fig. 32. Knead 
the abdomen, slowly and deeply, fig. 53 and 
keep the patient very quiet. If necessary repeat 
the entire treatment. 

In heat exhaustion the body is cold and clam- 
my, and the temperature is normal or less, con- 
sciousness is not lost. 

Place the patient in a cool place, loosen cloth- 
ing, sprinkle face with cool water and relax the 
entire spinal muscles, fig. 37 ; those of the back of 
the neck, fig. 13; and front of the neck, fig. 20; 
raise all the ribs, fig. 47; and finish with the 
osteopathic mustard plaster, fig. 80. 

If the temperature is below normal, place the 
patient in a warm bath. The patient should 
avoid exposure to heat and sun. A cabbage 
leaf or wet cloth in the hat is a good preventive 
to a considerable extent, 




FIGURE 74- 
KNEADING THE SHOULDER JOINT. 
With the patient sitting, place your foot upon the chair, the 
knee coming well under the arm pit. Now stretch and knead all 
the muscles about the shoulder joint^ thoroughly. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 185 

POISONING— GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. 

Send for a doctor at once. In the meantime 
act promptly as follows, for a general treatment 
for most poisons or when the kind of poison 
is unknown. Empty the stomach of any poison 
that may still be there, by some handy emetic, 
such as, tepid water in large quantities followed 
by tickling the throat, or, two tablespoonsful of 
salt in a tumbler of water, or, a tablespoonful 
of mustard in a tumbler of water, or, any nause- 
ating dirty, greasy dishwater that may be handy. 
Next give a large dose of castor oil, Epsom salts, 
or other handy physic, to rapidly empty the bow- 
els. Next give a copious rectal enema of water. 
Next give the sufferer the whites of ten or more 
eggs mixed in water. Give plenty of water.. Ap- 
ply heat to the extremities. Keep the patient 
awake by slapping face, chest and limbs. 

Give a vigorous, rapid, stimulating treatment 
of both sides of the spine, fig. ^^J, particularly be- 
tween the shoulder blades, fig. 31; for the kid- 
neys, fig. 32 ; and the liver, fig. 34 ; and knead the 
abdomen, fig. 53. 

If there are stains in the mouth, on the lips 
or fingers, indicating corrosive acid poisoning, 
do not give the emetic, but otherwise treat the 
same. 

If the poison is known to be an alkali, potash, 
lime or ammonia, do not give an emetic but ad- 
minister vinegar, or lemon juice, with plenty of 
water, otherwise treat same as above. 

If the poison is known to be carbolic acid, do 
not give an emetic, but administer five or six 



i86 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

tablepoonsful Epsom salts in a half pint water, 
then plenty whites of eggs, or several glasses 
of whiskey or brandy, otherwise treat same as 
above. 

The general treatment given will answer in an 
emergency for most poisons until the doctor ar- 
rives. 



FREEZING— CHILBLAINS. 

Chilblains are caused by too rapid chan:^es of 
temperature, from cold to heat on the skin of 
parts of the body having a poor blood circulation, 
and more easily attacks weakly, anaemic girls. 
The feet, being compressed, have the most slug- 
gish blood, and are, consequently, most difficult 
to cure. Actual freezing is not necessary to 
cause chilblains, for the distressing condition can 
be caused at any time of the year, by putting the 
cold feet suddenly into very warm water. There- 
fore, when it is necessary to take a w^arm foot- 
bath for cold feet, it is safer to have the w^ater 
only moderately warm at first. After a minute 
or two more hot water can be gradually added, 
with safety. 

For the feet give a general spinal treatment, 
fig. 37, giving particular attention to the nerves 
for the limbs, fig. 33. Knead the lower abdomen, 
fig. 53. Free the blood vessels of the legs, fig. 
78 ; treat the saphenous opening, fig. 69 ; treat 
back of the knee, fig. 68 ; spread the toes against 
resistance, fig. 72 ; and give the ankle treatment, 
fig. 79. Treat daily. 




FIGURE 75. 
TREATMENT FOR CRAMPS. 
Witi. the patient on his back, and the legs extended, with one 
hand pi ess on his knee while bending the foot upwards with 
considerable force. 



i88 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Wear woolen stockings and loose warm shoes. 

Fcr freezing, take the patient into a cold room 
and vigorously rub the skin with, snow, ice or 
cold water, kneading deeper as the treatment pro- 
gresses, tmtil a thorough circulation is fully es- 
tablished. 



OPIUM HABIT, DELIRIUM TREMENS, 
MORPHINE HABIT, CIGAR- 
ETTE HABIT. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 2i7 \ also 
back of neck, fig. 13; raise the collarbone, fig. 
2y ; depress the first rib, fig. 26 ; raise all the other 
treat the liver, fig. 55 ; the spleen, fig. 57 ; and 
kidneys and liver, fig. 34; and finish with the 
spinal tonic, fig. 51. 

Treat daily for two weeks, after that every 
other day only. 

If there is insomnia, headache, heart palpita- 
tion, constipation, liver or kidney troubles, special 
treatments must be given for these affections. 

Delirium tremens should be treated same as 
fits, etc. Gradually reduce the quantity of the 
drug as the system becomes stronger. ' A com- 
plete cure will follow a thorough and persistent 
course of treatment in one to three months. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 189 



DISEASES OF WOMEN— GENERAL IN- 
STRUCTIONS. 

Corsets and skirts attached to bands around 
the waist, compress the abdominal blood vessels, 
preventing a sufficient quantity of blood to flow 
to or from the pelvic organs, as well as pressing 
the intestines down hard upon the delicate female 
organs, forcing them out of their normal posi- 
tion, resulting in flexures, prolapsus, etc. Exces- 
sive jumping the rope, particularly at the begin- 
ning of puberty has been paid for by many years 
of misery, later in life. High heels crook the 
spine, pressing on nerves to the parts. Constipa- 
tion is a common cause of female weakness. 
Low neck dresses, sitting on cold steps, long 
talks in the draught of half open doors, acci- 
dents, etc. may be the beginning of much female 
misery. Curetting the uterus, tampons, pessaries, 
dilators and caustic applications, so indiscrim- 
inately used by the average physician, are harm- 
ful and dangerous, and should never be per- 
mitted. Induced abortion wrecks the woman and 
murders the child. Douches should not be used* 
except on very rare occasions, for cleanliness. 

When treating the lower abdomen, the patient 
should have her knees drawn up, and wear a 
loose gown. There is no occasion for indelicate 
exposures. No need of local treatments. 




FIGURE 76. 
BENDING THE KNEES OVER THE ABDOMEN. 

With the patient on his back, double both his knees up oyer 
the abdomen as shown in the illustration. For a variation, raise 
the straight legs over the head. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 191 

DISEASES OF WOMEN— PROLAPSUS, 

FLEXURES AND VERSIONS OF 

THE UTERUS. 

Displacements of the uterus are generally 
caused by a weakened condition of the ligaments 
that sag down, permitting the uterus to drop 
into the vagina or to tilt forward or backward. 
These ligaments can be sterengthened and the 
uterus lifted into its normal place if treatments 
and instructions are strictly followed. Avoid any 
lifting or straining. 

Quit wearing corsets. L^se no pessaries, or 
douches. Raise the ribs on both sides, fig. 47 ; 
spread the ribs, fig. 28. Give a general spinal 
treatment with particular attention to any ten- 
der places that may be found. Raise the hips 
by placing a thick pillow under them, then es- 
tablish a good blood circulation by deep kneading 
of the lower abdomen, fig. 53 ; always drawing 
and kneading upwards from the pubic bone tow- 
ards the navel, kneading slowly, close up to the 
pubic bone. Treat gently, using more pressure 
as the patient can bear it. 

If there is constipation or other disease, it must 
be corrected before a permanent cure can be ef- 
fected. Treatments should be given three times 
per week. One, or several months will be nec- 
essary to build up the ligaments and restore the 
uterus to its normal position. 



192 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

DISEASES OF WOMEN. 
MENSTRUATION; SUPPRESSED, EXCES- 
SIVE OR PAINFUL. 

If there is any interference with the blood or 
nerve supply to, or any disease of, the female or- 
gans, there is sure to be some menstrual irregu- 
larity. 

Give a general treatment, fig. ^^y, with special 
attention to the tender places about the sacrum, 
fig. 35. If there is tenderness on the hip, fig. 65, 
stretch these muscles thoroughly by a deep treat- 
ment for about two minutes on each side. Es- 
tablish a good blood circulation by deep kneading 
of the lower abdomen, fig. 53, beginning at the 
pubic bone and always drawing or kneading up- 
wards towards the navel. This treatment must 
be begun very gently, the. pressure being in- 
creased as the patient can bear it. Spread and 
close the knees against resistance, fig. 71. 

If there is constipation or other disease, it 
must be corrected before a permanent cure can 
be effected. 

One or two months treatment, given three 
times per week, will restore any deranged 
menses. 

Use of douche must be stopped. 

In suppressed menses, after giving above treat- 
ment for a week or longer, until a day or two 
after the menses should have appeared, finish 
above treatment by placing one hand flat on the 
lower end of the spine, and with the closed fist 
of the other hand strike the flat hand sharply, 
once only, fig. 64. 




FIGURE -ji. 
ROTATING LEG OVER THE ABDOMEN. 
Take hold of the patient's ankle with one hand, and the knee 
with tlie other, now flex the leg strongly on the abdomen, and 
continue by turning the bent knee over across the abdomen, at 
the same time the foot is turned outward the other way. Repeat 
several times with each leg, and every other time reverse the 
motion by turning the knee outward, mst'ead of inward across 
the abdomen. 



194 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

DISEASES OF WOMEN— INFLAMED OV- 
ARIES, PELVIC INFLAMMATION, 
PELVIC PERITONITIS. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, giving 
particular attention to the tender spots to :be 
found at the lower part of the spine, fig. 35. With:^ 
the patient lying on her back, and knees drawn 
up, begin very gently to knead the lower part 
of the abdomen gradually working deeper as the 
patient can bear it. While kneading draw gent- 
ly upwards toward the navel. x\lso give treat- 
ments, fig. 58 and fig. 59. The inside of. the 
thighs should be kneaded and the muscles 
stretched in like manner, fig. 69. Spread and 
close the knees against resistance, fig. 71, and 
the toes, fig. y2. 

Give treatments three times per week. 

Practice deep breathing. 



DISEASES OF WOMEN— LEUCORRHOEA 
^^ , - OR WHITES. 

|B^*This disease is practically a catarrh, a congis- 
tion or slowed circulation of the blood -^es^sels 
supplying the lining" membrane of tile vagina. 
There are many causes for this condition, w^eak- 
ness from diseases in other parts of the body, 
severe colds and particularly the habit of douch- 
ing with warm water that is so prevalent among 
women. 

If there is any other disease in any part of 
the body it must be corrected before a complete 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 195 

cure can be effected. Stop the douches, except 
at rare intervals, when flow is excessive, for 
cleanhness. \Mien douches are taken they 
should be very warm, as hot as the hand can 
bear, not less than a quart, and should be retained 
for several minutes. 

Give a general spinal treatment, both sides, fig. 
37, giving particular attention to the tender 
places, which may be found where indicated by 
fig. 33 and fig. 35. Give a deep kneading of the 
lower abdomen, beginning at the pubic bone and 
drawing or kneading upwards toward the navel. 
Remember that the knees should always be ele- 
vated when working on the abdomen. 

Give treatments three times per week. 



DISEASES OF WO^IEX— LUMPS IN THE 
BREASTS. CANCERS. 
Lumps in the neighborhood of the breasts are 
a source of great mental anxiety to women. Can- 
cers are women's greatest bugbear, and char- 
latan doctors take advantage of this fear to de- 
ceive the victim into believing that all lumps in 
the breast are cancers and require ^an operation 
or some costly salve, etc. Cancers of the breast ' 
are really very rare. ]\Iost of the lumps are sim- 
ply enlarged lymphatic glands, which are easily 
and quickly cured.. Occasionally a fibroid tumor 
may be found in the breast, but these are slow 
of growth and not painful, unless bruised. 
Should they become bruised they may become 
malignant. 




FIGURE yS. 

FREEING THE BLOOD VESSELS FOR THE LEGS. 

With the patient face downward, press upon the pelvis with 
one hand while the other hand grasps the angle, lifting the leg 
up, and at the same time bending the knee, using a little force. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 197 

The cause of these lumps is an obstructed lym- 
phatic circulation, often from a twisted upper 
rib. 

Give a good spinal treatment between the 
shoulder blades, fig. 31. Raise the ribs, fig, 47; 
raise the collarbone, fig. 2y. Thoroughly knead 
and relax the tissues in the armpit, fig. 29 ; and 
finally gently stretch the muscles around the 
lump, and from the lump to the armpit, but do 
not wo^k on the lump itself. This treatment will 
usually effect a cure in a week or two. Should 
it still remain, go to an osteopath, who will very 
likely find a rib out of place at the spine and cor- 
rect it in a few treatments. 

True cancers, if on the surface of the skin, 
can be cured by combined X Ray and osteopathic 
treatments. Deep cancers are incurable, but life 
can be prolonged by an early excision, followed 
by X Ray and osteopathic treatments. 



DISEASES OF MEN— GENERAL. 

A book like this, intended for the family, may 
not be the proper one to include private diseases. 
But the shameful robbery of the gullible public 
by the scheming charlatan specialists, who de- 
ceive indiscreet young men into believing them- 
selves afflicted with bome dreadful disease that 
they only can cure at an enormous price, has de- 
cided the author to include this chapter. 

All private diseases of men are curable by os- 
teopathic treatments in less time and at less ex- 
pense than by any other method. 



-198 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



.masturbation: 

Parents often unconsciously teach their babes 
,in arms the practice, by unnecessarily handling 
,the genitals. The writer has seen mothers do 
this simply to quiet the child, totally unaware 
that she was beginning- a habit that the child 
would soon learn to do himself, which later 
would lead to real masturbation at the proper 
age, with emaciation, loss of power and often in- 
sanity. Painful corporal punishment should fol- 
low every attempt by infants at touching the 
privates, for that is the only argument so younj 
a child is accessible to. 

Worms sometimes immigrate from the rectum 
and cause an irritation compelling the child to 
scratch. Adherent prepuce and uncleanliness 
may cause- similar irritation and itching. 

Keep the parts clean. Remove all sources of 
irritation. As soon -as children are old enough 
appeal to their sense of shame and self respect, 
when stilT older the physical weakening efifects, 
with possible imbecility must be taught them. 

To men and women I will say you can be 
cured. It is easy enough. The greatest obstacle 
is your weakened will. The mind is. already 
weakened, idiocy is coming. Stop it. Stop it at 
once. Let it remain stopped. Don't be a slave. 

Get a job at hard labor. Keep physically busy 
and you will not have time nor desire to practice 
the filthy habit. Avoid sensual sights, immoral 
reading or lascivious thoughts. Bathe the parts 
with cold water every night just before retiring. 




FIGURE 79. 
TREATING A SPRAINED ANKLE. 

With the lingers of one hand press between the different bones 
of the ankle joint, while the other hand rotates -the foot in every 
direction. 



200 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

Strengthen the parts by inducing a good blood 
circulation by thoroughly kneading the lower ab- 
domen with a gentle upward stretching motion 
from the pubic bone to the navel, fig« 53. 

Avoid all stimulants like liquors, wine, beer, 
tobacco or rich spicy food. The patient can give 
himself above treatment daily, but the system can 
be materially strengthened by a general spinal 
treatment, fig. 37 with special attention given to 
the lower part of the spine, three times per 
week. 

Two or three months treatment, with **hands 
off" will always effect a cure, and restore bodily 
vigor. 



DISEASES OF MEN— EMISSIONS, IN- 
VOLUNTARY, PREMATURE OR RE- 
TARDED. INABILITY TO ERECT 
OR MAINTAIN ERECTION. 
These conditions are simply signs of weakness 
and are easily and quickly remedied. 

Give a general spinal treatment, fig. 37, with 
particular attention to the lower part of the 
spine. The lower part of the abdomen should 
be thoroughly and deeply kneaded, with an up- 
ward stretching motion, from the pubic bone 
to the navel. Begin this treatment very gently 
increasing the pressure as the patient can bear it. 
Treat three times per week. Thoroughly and 
deeply knead the space between the rectum and 
testicles. Care should be taken not to injure the 
testicles. Give this treatment every night. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 201 

With knees raised and spread, draw the tes- 
ticles out of the way with one hand, while with 
the other hand sharp, stinging slaps are applied 
to the space between the rectum and the testicles ; 
one hundred slaps with each hand. Give this 
treatment every night. Constipation or other 
diseases must be cured also. 

Avoid experiments at coitus for two months. 
Stop the masturbation at once. Don't be a slave. 
Be a man. Avoid all sensual reading, sights or 
thoughts. Be busy physically and mentally at 
labor. Avoid all stimulants, liquors, tobacco or 
rich food. Bathe the parts with cold water each 
night, just before retiring. 

One or few months treatment will effect a cure 
and restore manly vigor. 



DISEASES OF MEN— ENLARGED PROS- 
TATE. STRICTURE. 
This condition is always cured by osteopaths, 
by a local treatment of the prostate gland through 
the rectum. But as this treatment requires skill, 
and may cause injury to the patient at the hands 
of the inexperienced, we, therefore, shall not 
give it, but advise the patient to go to an osteo- 
path as soon as possible. 



DISEASES OF MEN— VARICOCELE. OR- 
CHITIS. 
In both these conditions there is an obstruc- 
tion to the flow of the venous blood, causing a 
dilatation of the veins, or enlargement of the 
testicles. 




FIGURE 80. 
OSTEOPATHIC MUSTARD PLASTER FOR THE CHEST 
Place both hands fiat upon the patient's chest, then with a cir- 
cular motion, using some pressure, work the tissues between th« 
skm and the bones for a minute or two. The hands mu-t ^ot 
sliD on the skin. ' *" ' 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 203 

The cure is affected by removing the obstruc- 
tion to the venous flow, stimulating the nerves, 
and directing an extra amount of arterial blood 
to strengthen and build up the parts. 

Constipation or other ailments must be cured 
also. Avoid everything sensual. Coitus is pro- 
hibited for two or three months. Do not use 
any stimulants, liquors, tobacco or rich spicy 
food. 

Bathe the parts with hot water each night, just" 
before retiring. Gradually dispense with the 
suspensatories. 

Three times a week give a general spinal treat- 
ment, fig. 37, with special attention to the low^er 
part of the spine. Knead and stretch the lower 
abdomen, fig. 53, gradually increasing the pres- 
sure as the patient can bear it. Stretch with an 
upward motion from the pubic bone to the navel. 
This treatment to be given every night before re- 
tiring. 

These treatments, if thoroughly, regularly and 
persistently done, will effect a cure in a few. 
months. 



DISEASES OF MEN— SYPHILIS. GON- 
ORRHOEA. 

As a rule, gonorrhoea is cured in a month or 
so without the usual sequelae. 

Syphilis may require years. 



204 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 

As there are many variations of these diseases 
the treatments shoiiM be under the care of an 
osteopath. 

Coitus is absolutely prohibited. Avoid every- 
thing sensual. Avoid all stimulants, Uquors, to- 
bacco or rich food. Bathe the parts frequently 
with hot water, to which has been added the an- 
tiseptics as directed by the osteopath. 

Carefully burn all cloths and bandages used. 
Be very careful not to inoculate others. 

Three times per week give following treat- 
ments. Give general spinal treatment, fig. 37, 
with special attention to the lower part of the 
spine. Treat the kidneys, fig. 32 ; shake the liver 
thoroughly, fig. 55 ; shake the spleen thoroughly, 
fig. 57. Knead and stretch the entire abdomen 
thoroughly, with particular attention to the lower 
part ; stretch upward from the pubic bone to the 
navel. 

Practice deep breathing, taking not less than a 
thousand especially long inhalations daily. Take 
moderate exercise but not to fatigue. 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 205 
INDEX. 



Ague 45 

American Gout 140 

Anaemia 161 

Angina Pectoris I47 

Appendicitis 80 

Ascites 173 

Asphyxia I79 

Asthma 108 

Bed wetting 105 

Billiousness 92 

Blackheads I55 

Bladder, catarrh of. . .102 
" inflammation 

of 102 

Bloodlesness 161 

Bloody flux 78 

Bowels, cramp in 84 

Breasts, lumps in 195 

Breathing, mouth 58 

Bright's disease 99 

Bronchitis 113 

Cancers 195 

Canker of the mouth. 57 

Catalepsy 9 

Cataract 129 

Catarrh of the stomach 69 
of the nose. . . 65 
Cerebro spinal menin- 
gitis 2>7 

Chicken pox 30 

Chillblains 186 

Cholera infantum yy 

'' morbus 77 

Choking 179 

Cigarette habit 188 

Cold feet 177 

'' in the head 65 



Colic 84 

Co]or blindness 13^ 

Constipation 66 

Consumption 117 

Convulsions 14 

Coriza 65 

Corpulence 162 

Costiveness 66 

Cough 61 

Cramps, in bowels 84 

Cramps, m legs 177 

Creeping paralysis. ... 150 
Cystitis 102 

Deafness 125 

Delerium tremens. . . . 188 

Despondency 152 

Diabetes 92 

Diarrhoea 73 

Diphtheria 53 

Dizziness 9 

Double vision 131 

Dreams 9 

Dropsy 173 

Drowning 179 

Dry, parched mouth . . 57 

Dysentery 78 

Dyspepsia 69 

Earache 123 

Ear, general diseases 

of 120 

'' deafness 125 

'' ringing and roar- 
ing in 126 

Eclampsia 14 

Eczema 155 

Electric shock 182 



2o6 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



Emissions, involun- 
tary 198 

" premature, 198 

" retarded. . 198 

Enlargement of the 

heart 149 

Enlargement of the 

spleen. 159 

Enlargement of the 

tonsils 58 

Endocarditis 146 

Enteritis 73 

Erection, inability to. 198 
'' inability to 

maintain.. 198 

Erysipelas ^s 

Eyelids, granulated. . . 132 
Eyes, general diseases 

of 128 

blindness 129 

cataract 129 

color blindness. 131 
double vision. . . 131 
foreign bodies in 132 

glaucoma 129 

inflamed 129 

light flashes. . . . 131 
misty vision. . . . 131 
iiyes, optic nerve pa- 
ralysis 131 

*' optic nerve 

atrophy 131 

pink eye 129 

pterygium 120 

snow blindness. 131 

eye strain 129 

v^atery 129 

w^eak 129 

Fainting 10 

Fever, general remarks 17 
*' general treat- 
ment 21 



Fever, high temperat- 
ure in 18 

eruptive, general 

treatment. . . . 22 
cerebro spinal 

meningitis. ...37 
chicken pox. ... 30 

erysipelas 33 

'' Germanmeasles 30 

" measles 29 

rubella 30 

" rubeola 29 

scarlet 26 

spotted 37 

St. Anthony's 

fire 33 

varicella 30 

and ague 45 

" bilious (see ma- 
larial fever).. 45 

diphtheria 53 

'' enteric 46 

" gastric 46 

hay Ill 

" influenza 41 

Fever, intermittent. . . 45 

" la grippe 41 

" lung 114 

" remittent 45 

" rheumatic 132 

'' rose Ill 

'' summer-autumn 45 

'' typhoid 46 

Fits 14 

Flux, bloody 69 

Freezing 186 

Gall stones 90 

Gastralgia 84 

Gastritis 69 

General debility 161 

General instructions . . 5 
Glaucoma 129 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 207 



Glossitis 57 

Goitre 174 

Gonorrhoea 203 

Gout 14*^ 

Granulated eyelids .... 132 

Gravel ■ 104 

Grippe 4^ 

Hay fever ,,,..111 

Hanging .179 

Headache 10 

Heart, general diseases 

of 146 

'' angina pectoris. 147 
" endocarditis. ... 146 

Heart, enlarged i-j9 

fatty 149 

hypertrophied. . 149 
inflammation of 146 

'* irregular 146 

*' myocarditis .... 146 
" missed beat. . . . 146 
^' neuralgia of . . . . 147 
" palpitation of. . 147 

'' pain in 147 

" pericarditis 146 

'' poor circulationi46 
''' sinking spells .. 146 

" slow 146 

Heart, rapid 147 

" tachicardia 147 

'* tobacco 146 

" valvular dis- 
eases 149 

'' weak 146 

Head, diseases of 65 

cold in the. ... 65 

*' catalepsy 9 

'' dizziness 9 

" neuralgia 10 

'' flashes in 131 

" catarrh in 6^ 

" dreams ........ 9 

*' insomnia 9 



Head, nightmare 9 

roaring or ring- 
ing in 126 

sleeplessness . . 9 
somnambulism g 

'' vertigo 9 

Heat exhaustion 182 

Hemorrhages, from — 

cuts . . . .167 

lungs. . . 167 

mouth. .167 

" nose.. . .168 

" stomachi67 

throat. . 167 

puerperal, 170 

Hemorrhoids.. 95 

Hepatic colic 90 

Hiccough 177 

Hoarseness 61 

Hodgkins' disease. . . .159 

Horrors. 152 

Hysteria 13 

Impotence 200 

Incontinence of urine. 105 

Indigestion 69 

Inflammatory rheuma- 
tism 132 

Influenza 41 

Inhaling gases 179 

Insanity 152 

Insomnia 9 

Intestinal colic 84 

aopendicitis 80 
bloody flux, 78 
" catarrh of 

the bowels 69 
cholera in- 
fantum. . . 77 
" cholera 

morbus... 77 

colic 84 

''. constipation 66 



2o8 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



Intestinal, costiveness, 66 
cramps in 
the bowels 84 
" diarrhoea . . 73 
" dysentery... 78 
'' enteric fe- 
ver 46 

" enteritis. ... 46 

** neuralgia of 

the bowels 84 
" typhoid fe- 
ver 46 

Intestinal, worms 96 

Jaundice 89 

Kidney, congestion of gg 
Bright's dis- 
ease. 99 

gravel 104 

lithiasis 104 

nephritis 99 

renal calculi.. 104 
renal colic. , .104 

La grippe 41 

Lame back (see lum- 
bago) . 137 

Laryngitis 61 

Leanness 165 

Legs, cramps in 177 

Leuc'orrhoea 194 

Leukemia 159 

Light flashes 131 

Lithaemia. 140 

Lithiasis 104 

Lightning stroke 182 

Liver, biliousness 92 

" diabetes 92 

" gall stones 90 

" hepatic colic. . . 90 
" jaundice ....... 8g 

" torpid. . . 8q 

Locomotor ataxia. ... 150 



Loss of smell 61 

taste 61 

" voice 61 

Lumbago 137 

Lung, congestion 11^ 

asthma 108 

bronchitis 11.-, 

consumption.. . 11; 

fever 116 

difficult breath- 
ing 120 

phthysis 117 

pneumonia .... 114 
tuberculosis. . . 117 

Malaria 45 

Measles 29 

Melancholy 152 

Men, general diseases 

of 197 

emissions, invol- 
untary 198 

emissions, pre- 
mature 198 

emissions, re- 
tarded 198 

" enlarged pros- 
tate 201 

*' erection, inabil- 
ity to 198 

'* erection, inabil- 
ity to maintain,i98 

gonorrhoea 203 

" impotence 200 

*' masturbation. .. 198 

'' orchitis 201 

" stricture 201 

syphilis 203 

Menstruation, exces- 
sive. . . 192 
'' painful.. 192 

" suppress- 

ed. .. . 192 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 209 



]\Iorphine habit i8S 

Alouth breathing..... 5^ 
Mouth, diseases of. ... 57 

'' canker 57 

iMouth, dry, parched . . 57 

'' glossitis 57 

*' ptyalism 57 

" salivation .... 37 
" slobbery 

mouth 57 

" loss of taste . . 6i 

Mumps 42 

Muscular rheumatism. 34 

^Myelitis 150 

Myocarditis 146 

Nausea and vomiting. 86 

Nephritis 99 

Neuralgias general ... 143 
of the 
bowels .. 84 
*' of the 

heart 147 

of the head lO 

Neurasthenia 153 

Nervous Prostration. .153 

Nose bleed 168 

'' catarrh of 65 

*' loss of smell. . . 61 

" coriza 65 

" influenza : 41 

Obesity 162 

Opium' Habit 188 

Optic nerve paralysis. 131 
" '' atrophy .. 131 

Orchitis 201 

Ovaries, inflammation 

of 194 

Podagra 140 

Palpitation of the 

heart 147 

Palsy 150 

Paralysis, creeping. .. 150 



Paralysis, general .... 150 

optic nervei3i 

" spinal .... 150 

Paraplegia 150 

Parotitis 42 

Pericarditis 146 

Perspiration, exces- 
sive 158 

Perspiration, offensivei58 
'' treatment 

to in- 
duce . .156 

Pertussis 41 

Pharyngitis 61 

Phthysic 117 

Piles 95 

Pimples 155 

Plump, how to be- 
come 165 

Pneumonia 1^4 

Poisoning 185 

Poor circulation 146 

Prevention of con- 
tagious diseases.... 6 

Prolapsus uteri 

Prostrate, enlarged. .. 20T 

Ptyalism 57 

Podagra 140 

Quincy 58 

Renal calculus 104 

colic 104 

Rheumatism, arthri- 
tis 138 

Rheumatism, articulari32 
•' deform- 

ing ...138 
" inflam- 

matoryI32 

Rheumatism. musculari35 

sciatic. 144 

Rheumatic gout 140 

fever ...132 



210 THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 



Rickets 170 

Rose fever. m 

Rubella 30 

Rubeola 29 

St. Anthony's Fire... ^^^ 

Salivation 57 

Scarlet Fever 26 

Sciatica 144 

Shaking palsy 150 

Skin diseases 155 

Sleeplessness 9 

Smell, loss of 61 

Snow blindness 131 

Somnambulism 9 

Sore throat (see 

hoarseness) 6t 

Spinal meningitis 37 

paralysis . . . , 150 
Spleen, enlargement. . 159 

Spleenitis 150 

Spotted fever 37^ 

Sprained ankle 17C) 

Sprains, general 

treatment 17^' 

Stiff neck (see wry 

neck) 138 

Stomach, atony 69 

" catarrh .... 69 

'* dilatation . . 69 

Stomach, dyspepsia . . 69 
gastritis ... 69 
** gastralgia .. 84 

*' gastric 

fever .... ^0 
*' indigestion.. 69 

*^ vomiting 

and nausea 86 
*' vomiting in 

pregnancy ^7 

Stomatitis 57 

Strangulation (see 
hanging) 1/9 



Sun stroke 

Suppressed menses. ., 

Syphilis 

Tachicardia 

Tape worm (see 

worms) 

Taste, loss of 

Throat, cough 

hoarseness . . . 
'* laryngitis .... 
'' pharyngitis . . 

quincy 

tonsilitis 

" whooping 

cough 

Torticollis 

Tuberculosis 

Typhoid fever 

Urine, incontinence., 
suppressed . . . 

Uterus, flexures 

prolapsus .... 

" versions 

Varicella 

Varicocele 

Vertigo 

Voice, loss of 

Vomiting and nausea, 
m preg- 
nancy . . 87 

Whites 19-I- 

Whooping cough 41 

Womb, falling of (see 
prolapsus uteri) ...191" 

Worms 96 

WVy neck .138 

W^omen, general dis- 
eases of 189 

Women, breasts, 

lumps in 195 

Women, menses, ex- 
cessive 192 



,182 
[92 
203 

147 

96 
61 
61 
61 
6i 
61 
58 
58 

41 
138 
117 

46 
105 
105 
191 
191 
191 

30 

201 

9 

61 

86 



THE HOUSEHOLD OSTEOPATH 211 

Women, menses, pain- 
ful 192 sions 191 

Women, menses, sup- Women, ovaries, in- 
pressed 192 flammation 194 

Women, uterus, flex- Women, pelvic in- 
ures 191 flammation 194 

Women, uterus, pro- W^omen, pelvic peri- 
lapsus 191 tonitis . 194 

Women, uterus, ver- Women, leucorrhoea.194 



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